Dubaiflydubai says its copilot stabbed the captain mid-flight.
The airline has suspended every flight to and from Israel while investigators work.
Flight FZ1073 dropped from 34,000 to 15,600 feet before Captain Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door and passengers overpowered the attacker.
flydubai gave no end date and says it will review the suspension as the investigation produces information.
How each outlet framed it
drawn from 2500+ reports worldwide
- The Times of Israel
- NDTV
- specifies Boeing 737 MAX 8, documents emergency codes including hijack signal before diversion
- Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
- explicitly reports copilot stabbing and crash attempt with dramatic language
- TASS
- emphasizes airline apology and passenger support provision
- The National leans favorable
- profiles pilot hero angle — Indian captain Smit Machchhar opened cockpit door while stabbed, SpiceJet veteran
Sources: The Times of Israel, NDTV, Legit.ng - Nigeria news., TASS, The National