A Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an emergency signal was raised, prompting Israeli warplanes to scramble in response to potential hijacking fears. The aircraft, which was carrying 180 passengers, landed safely. The incident involved an altercation between the pilots.
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Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia following pilot altercation
A Flydubai flight headed for Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an emergency signal raised concerns of a hijacking. The flight, carrying 180 passengers, landed safely, and the situation stemmed from a dispute between the pilots.
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