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A co-pilot allegedly tried to crash a passenger flight headed for Israel, but was stopped by travellers on board who restrained him before the aircraft could be brought down. News of the mid-flight intervention spread rapidly online, drawing widespread attention and discussion about aviation security and the circumstances of the attempted attack.

Footage has emerged showing passengers on a flight to Israel overpowering the pilot after he allegedly tried to crash the plane. The video, widely shared and reported by BBC News, shows the dramatic moment travellers rushed the cockpit to restrain him. The incident has drawn large attention online, with many discussing how the crew and passengers prevented a possible catastrophe and questioning how such a situation could arise on a commercial flight.

Passengers on a Flydubai flight are being hailed as heroes after reportedly subduing an attempted hijacking described as a jihadi terror attack. Footage said to capture the incident has circulated widely, drawing shocked reactions and praise for those who intervened. Details about the suspect, the flight route and any injuries have not been confirmed.

A passenger says she paid extra for a better seat on an American Airlines flight, but her large seatmate allegedly encroached on her space and the cabin crew refused to intervene when she complained. The account has drawn attention to how airlines handle disputes over seat space, especially when one passenger has paid a premium and feels crew failed to enforce the purchase.

A patient in Germany reports that getting a Covid booster shot has become increasingly bureaucratic. Their GP practice called to say they must come in a day early to pick up a prescription and have a consultation with the doctor, then take the prescription to a pharmacy to obtain the vaccine before it can be administered.

Russia has escalated drone attacks on Ukraine, causing fear and disruption for rail passengers. Ukrainian trains, a vital lifeline for civilians and supplies, are facing delays and safety concerns as strikes target infrastructure, leaving travellers anxious about journeys and raising questions about how to keep the rail network running during the intensified attacks.

A Nigerian military helicopter carrying 32 passengers and crew members has crashed, according to the country's aviation minister. Details about casualties, the cause of the crash and the aircraft's mission have not yet been released. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation as emergency teams respond to the site and officials confirm further information about those on board.

A report says Israel was prepared to shoot down a flydubai passenger jet carrying more than 170 people, according to NDTV. The disclosure that a civilian airliner with passengers on board came close to being downed has drawn attention to the risks to civil aviation amid regional tensions. No further details about the incident, the date, or Israel's reasoning were provided in the report.

A new report warns that rogue pilots may pose the most dangerous threat to airline passengers, with security experts describing such insider scenarios as 'just about impossible' to stop. The concern is that a pilot with legitimate access to the cockpit and aircraft controls could down a plane before anyone could intervene, and current safeguards are unlikely to deter a determined insider.

Assaults on Britain's railways have surged to a record high, leaving rail staff and passengers increasingly at risk, according to a Guardian report. Workers describe violence on trains as 'off the scale', prompting concern from unions and the rail industry about safety, staffing levels and protection measures across the UK rail network.

A medical transport flight is believed to have gone down off Nantucket, Massachusetts, after a debris field was discovered in the waters nearby. Six people who were on board remain missing as search efforts continue. Authorities have not confirmed details about the aircraft's origin or the condition of those aboard, and the investigation into what caused the apparent crash is underway.

Reports say a FlyDubai pilot was stabbed during a flight, and that passengers and crew stepped in to avert disaster and keep the plane safe. Details of the incident, including the attacker's motive, the route and the condition of those involved, have not been confirmed in the available reporting.