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Internal documents obtained by 404 Media show that human contractors review Microsoft Copilot users' prompts and uploaded images as part of their work. The workers, who see sensitive user material, are reportedly disturbed by the content, including frequent requests for sexual AI images. The report has sparked concern about privacy expectations and the hidden human labor behind AI moderation.

Boeing has identified a new software problem affecting the 737 MAX that could interfere with one of the jet's navigation features. The issue adds to the aircraft maker's ongoing quality and safety challenges, and regulators and airlines are likely to scrutinize whether fixes will delay deliveries or require additional pilot procedures.

A reported attempted hijacking of a commercial airliner in the Middle East was halted, with the pilot said to have been severely wounded during the attack. Smoke plumes were reported at a major Saudi oil processing facility. Separately, the United States announced its formal withdrawal from Iraq, prompting concern about regional security.

Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes if Tehran was involved in the FlyDubai flight incident, in which a co-pilot allegedly tried to crash the jet using a crash axe. He also suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to call him 'deranged'. The exchange is drawing wide attention across US and international media.

A widely shared account describes a hijacking-style plot compared to 9/11, in which a terrorist trained as a pilot and planned to enter the cockpit, kill the captain and seize control of the aircraft to crash it. The account claims an even more foolproof version: the attacker was the co-pilot, needing no forcible entry at all.

A co-pilot allegedly tried to crash a passenger plane en route to Israel, but passengers intervened and stopped him, according to NBC News. The flight landed safely and the attempted downing was averted, with the incident now being widely discussed online amid heightened attention to aviation security and flights connected to Israel.

Indian journalist Shiv Aroor argues that if the recent flydubai flight had crashed, the Indian pilot would have been blamed immediately, with racist narratives about 'Indian pilots' spreading online before investigators reached the wreckage. He says Pakistani troll accounts would have amplified such claims. The post drew nearly 30,000 likes, striking a chord with Indian users who feel their aviation professionals are unfairly singled out after incidents involving foreign carriers.

A small plane crashed in Ixtlán del Río, in the Mexican state of Nayarit, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Reports from La Jornada indicate the aircraft was allegedly shot down rather than brought down by mechanical failure. The incident has drawn attention to the governor of Nayarit, whose office is expected to address security concerns in the region as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.

A Flydubai pilot was planning a 9/11-style attack, according to a source cited by NBC News. The report claims the pilot intended to carry out an attack modeled on the September 11 hijackings. Details about the pilot's identity, whether the plan was carried out or foiled, and the response from the airline or authorities remain unclear.

Bengali daily Bartaman Patrika reports that the co-pilot detained in the FlyDubai incident had planned an attack as early as July. The claim has drawn attention in India, where the story is circulating widely as readers follow developments in the case and await official confirmation of the suspect's alleged preparations and motives.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a DGCA deputy director along with the director of an air-training firm in an alleged bribery case worth ₹2.5 lakh. The arrests involve the country's aviation regulator, raising concerns about corruption within oversight of pilot training and aviation standards. Searches and further questioning are reported as part of the ongoing investigation.

A flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain mid-flight and tried to crash the aircraft. Reports say the plane plunged more than 4,000 meters in about 30 seconds to two minutes before the crew regained control and diverted. Investigators are examining whether a violent dispute between the two pilots triggered the incident.

Investigators suspect the captain of an Israel-bound passenger jet deliberately tried to crash the aircraft, putting it into a steep 5,000-metre dive before an emergency landing was carried out, according to Nikkei reporting. The incident has prompted urgent questions about pilot screening and cockpit security on international routes, with the plane ultimately landing safely.