@jolyonAn Indian pilot on a FlyDubai flight faced a stabbing from his co-pilot today. Despite being badly wounded, the man unlocked the cockpit door so passengers and crew could enter to subdue the alleged attacker. The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia before travelers continued their journey to Israel on a replacement flight. This outcome relied on a split-second decision made when the plane became dangerous. Source: AmichaiStein1 / Writer: Marie #Flydubai
عرض المنشور الأصليصورة بواسطة @jolyon· Sep 30, 2026· صورة 1 من 2· flydubai
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Flydubai pilot arrested Saudi Arabia@jolyonAn Indian pilot on a FlyDubai flight faced a stabbing from his co-pilot today. Despite being badly wounded, the man unlocked the cockpit door so passengers and crew could enter to subdue the alleged attacker. The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia before travelers continued their journey to Israel on a replacement flight. This outcome relied on a split-second decision made when the plane became dangerous. Source: AmichaiStein1 / Writer: Marie #Flydubai
عرض المنشور الأصليصورة بواسطة @jolyon· Sep 30, 2026· صورة 1 من 2· flydubai
A man is the focus of this portrait. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera, wearing a blue suit and white shirt. The mood is professional and confident. A small, white lapel pin is visible on his suit jacket.
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