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Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverts to Sofia after bomb threat

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An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia after receiving a bomb threat. All 51 passengers and six crew members were reported safe, while Bulgarian authorities began searching the aircraft; one report said a fighter jet was scrambled after the aircraft sent a distress signal.

Discovered 2026-10-18T11:54:43.012578-07:00 | 2026-10-18T11:54:43.012578-07:00

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  • The diversion and aircraft search show the immediate operational response to a reported bomb threat on an international passenger flight; all 57 people aboard were reported safe.
  • The aircraft’s unscheduled landing in Sofia disrupted the Tel Aviv–Vienna service and required coordination with Bulgarian authorities. The reports did not establish whether a device was found.

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2026-10-18T11:54:43.012578-07:00
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