https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-attacker-was-part-of-pilot-hiring-spree-at-fast-growing-airlineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-attacker-was-part-of-pilot-hiring-spree-at-fast-growing-airlinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-attacker-was-part-of-pilot-hiring-spree-at-fast-growing-airline#u127961Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:26:11 +0000The co-pilot who attacked the captain on a FlyDubai flight to Israel was hired during a mass pilot hiring spree by the fast-growing airline. Passengers and crew rushed into the cockpit to regain control of the aircraft after the mid-air attack. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following the struggle in the cockpit. The Israeli prime minister called the incident a most serious security incident, and investigators are reviewing the attacker's background and prior planning.Why it mattersThe incident has triggered wide international scrutiny regarding airline vetting and regional air s