FlyDubai–Smit Machchhar: full timeline

Every report in this developing story, from the first to the latest.

  1. Passengers and Crew Overpower Co-Pilot After Mid-Air Cockpit Attack on FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv

    A FlyDubai flight bound for Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot attacked the captain in an attempt to crash the aircraft.

  2. Saudi Arabia Transfers Accused FlyDubai Co-Pilot to UAE as Investigation Focuses on Extremist Motive

    Authorities have moved the Omani first officer accused of attacking his captain on an Israel-bound flight to the United Arab Emirates to face formal interrogation.

  3. UAE Attorney General Declares FlyDubai Cockpit Attack an Attempted Terrorist Act

    A mid-air struggle aboard an Israel-bound flight that plunged 17,000 feet has been formally classified as a terrorist operation by Emirati prosecutors.