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ISRAEL: flydubai Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel * flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel following the incident on flight FZ 1073 on 30 September. * The Emirati carrier said it is acting in coordination with relevant authorities while the investigation continues. * An altercation occurred in the flight deck of FZ 1073 on the

SAUDI ARABIA: flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Lands in Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Altercation

TABUK, Saudi Arabia * flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers including 27 children landed in Tabuk after cockpit altercation. * Omani co-pilot suspected of attempting to crash aircraft during struggle. * Co-pilot stabbed and subdued by other pilot with assistance from Israeli passengers. * Aircraft squawked 7700

UAE: flydubai Outlines Initial 737 Freighter Network from October 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates * flydubai plans to launch freighter operations from October 2026 using Boeing 737-800 aircraft wet-leased from SolitAir. * Three aircraft enter service from 01OCT26. * Dubai al Maktoum – Chennai – Hanoi – Delhi – Dubai al Maktoum operates once on 19OCT26. * Dubai al Maktoum – Doha operates twice weekly from 01OCT26.

OMAN: Oman Aviation Academy Wins GCAA Nod To Train Air Arabia Cadets

MUSCAT, Oman * Oman Aviation Academy received UAE GCAA certification to train Air Arabia Academy cadets from Sharjah. * The approval implements a 2026 training agreement and allows MPL cadet training at Sohar. * OAA is a flight-training organisation at Sohar Airport with ATO approvals from Oman CAA and EASA. * Fleet: Diamond

ISRAEL: Shin Bet Likely To Extend Ban On Israeli Airlines Flying To UAE - Report

* Israeli airlines face continued UAE flight ban on security grounds, with extension expected through November and carriers warning of tens of millions of shekels in losses while Flydubai and Etihad operate. * Shin Bet withholds security approvals from El Al, Israir and Arkia for UAE landings; Flydubai and Etihad continue Israel