Flydubai Cockpit Attack: Possible Terror Link Under Probe? Captain Byron Bailey Exclusive | News18

News18 - Oct 2, 2026

A serious cockpit altercation aboard Flydubai flight FZ-1073 has raised questions about aviation security and the safety of international air travel. An Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, forcing the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight to divert to Saudi Arabia.Investigations are ongoing, with questions being raised about a possible terror link and whether the incident involved external direction. In an exclusive conversation with The 5 PM Brief, Captain Byron Bailey discusses the incident, aviation security and the concerns it raises. -newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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