https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-saudi-arabia-launches-air-safety-probe-into-flydubai-incident-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-saudi-arabia-launches-air-safety-probe-into-flydubai-incident-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-saudi-arabia-launches-air-safety-probe-into-flydubai-incident-sources-say#u125424Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:32:40 +0000Saudi Arabia has initiated an air safety investigation following a security incident involving a flydubai flight. The probe comes in the wake of a thwarted hijacking attempt and terror attack involving a flydubai aircraft, which sources indicate was intended to target Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli authorities were previously prepared to shoot down the jet during the emergency. President Isaac Herzog is set to award heroism medals to six Israelis and Captain Smit Machchhar for helping foil the attack.Why it mattersThe incident highlights vulnerabilities in airline pilot vetting and