Flydubai co-pilot arrested after flight to Israel
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Saudi Authorities, Flydubai co-pilot
Saudi Arabia
September 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/30/2026, 10:11:22 PM
Saudi authorities arrested the co-pilot of a flydubai flight from UAE to Israel. The majority of passengers on board were Israeli nationals.
- Earlier version 19/30/2026, 9:21:35 PM
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