India, Sept. 30 -- Flydubai FZ1073 Hijack Attempt: What began as a routine Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a frightening mid-air emergency on Wednesday, September 30, after a violent incident erupted inside the cockpit. Flight FZ1073, carrying more than 170 passengers, suddenly changed altitude and diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia after the aircraft sent emergency signals. Reports from Israeli media and passengers said a co-pilot attacked the captain, while passengers and other pilots on board helped bring the situation under control.

The incident triggered fears of a possible hijacking after the Boeing 737 MAX briefly transmitted the international 7500 code associated with unlawful interference. Israeli fighter jets ...