Dubai to Tel Aviv flight squawks emergency over Saudi Arabia
A Flydubai passenger aircraft flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned around over Saudi Arabia and broadcast emergency codes.
- A Flydubai flight heading to Tel Aviv reversed course while flying over Saudi Arabia.
- The aircraft first squawked code 7700 and then code 7500 indicating unlawful interference.
- Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled toward the plane as leaders hold security meetings.
This is an evolving security event. Passengers with flights to or from Israel should check directly with airlines regarding schedule updates and follow instructions issued by official authorities.
Emergency Codes Broadcast Over Saudi Arabia
A commercial passenger aircraft operated by Flydubai, performing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, triggered an alert after making a sudden turnaround while flying over Saudi Arabia.
According to flight tracking data, the plane initially transmitted squawk code 7700, which serves as an international emergency signal. Shortly afterward, the aircraft broadcast squawk code 7500, a specific code used by pilots to indicate hijacking or other unlawful interference.
Security Response and Interception
Security sources confirmed that fighter jets belonging to the Israeli Air Force were scrambled and directed toward the aircraft to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that the prime minister and the defense minister are holding emergency consultations regarding the incident.
No further details have been officially released yet concerning what triggered the emergency codes or whether there was an actual threat to the aircraft and the people on board. Authorities continue to gather information as the situation develops.
Yavanet will keep updating from official sources.
