Middle East   Aviation Accidents and Incidents   Aviation Safety & Regulation  

Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Transmitting Emergency and Hijack Codes

Bookmark this story

Flydubai flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk after transmitting the 7700 emergency code and 7500 hijack code. Israeli media reported that a fight between the pilots prompted the diversion, but the available reports do not establish the circumstances behind the cockpit incident or the crew’s condition.

Discovered 2026-09-30T01:06:13.405001-07:00 | 2026-09-30T01:06:13.405001-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • The simultaneous transmission of 7700 and 7500, followed by a diversion to Tabuk, represents a significant operational and safety event requiring investigation.
  • Reports of a cockpit altercation raise questions about crew coordination, security procedures and the reliability of initial information during an in-flight emergency.
  • The incident underscores the importance of clear protocols for handling suspected security threats and abnormal flight-crew behavior.

Reported By

AeroTime
Sources Tracked
1
First Seen
2026-09-30T01:06:13.405001-07:00
Latest Update
2026-09-30T01:06:13.405001-07:00
Coverage
Aviation

Sources

Hype groups these reports into one evolving story so you can compare coverage without losing the thread.

Related Coverage