Fly Dubai scandal! Israel banned pilots and 'crew' from 31 countries including Pakistan. It is known that this list includes Muslim majority countries like Iran, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Qatar, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Tunisia.
A statement was recently issued by Israel's Ministry of Transport. It states that citizens of countries with which Israel has no diplomatic relations (even those with dual citizenship) cannot enter Israeli airspace as pilots or cabin crew of foreign airlines. This rule applies to citizens of 31 countries. The French airline Air France has already agreed to accept this directive issued by Israel. United Airlines is on the same path. However, it is not yet clear whether the rest of the companies will follow this path or not.
Recently, a Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv met with a major disaster in mid-air. Omani pilot Hamam Al-Hamami was trying to divert the plane towards Saudi Arabia. After seeing it, the co-pilot Smit Machhar went to stop it, at that time Hamam hacked him with an ax in the cockpit. Somehow Smith opened the cockpit door. The passengers entered the cockpit and grabbed Hammam. The passengers tied his hands and feet to ensure that he could do no more harm. Thanks to Smith's bravery and the help of other passengers, the plane landed safely.