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Bomb Threat Forces Diversion

18 Oct to 19 Oct

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The Associated PressToronto Star
AFPThe Hindu
Caitlin LengDaily Mail
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning Post
Toby MannBBC
Harry SekulichBBC
Mahima SharmaTimes of India

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Earlier, an Austrian airlines flight travelling from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, after its crew reported a bomb threat during the journey, prompting a security operation.

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A Bulgarian Air Force fighter jet was also scrambled and escorted the aircraft until it reached Sofia airport, the ministry added.

7 of 8 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from Times of India

In a separate incident late last month, the co-pilot aboard a flydubai airline flight headed to Tel Aviv from Dubai attacked the captain and allegedly planned to intentionally crash the plane but was stopped by the captain, passengers and crew.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from The Hindu

A spokesperson told the AFP news agency there were 51 passengers and six crew members on board the jet.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from BBC

"Once the search of the aircraft is complete, the passengers will be rebooked onto alternative flights as quickly as possible," the airline said.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from The Hindu

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18 Oct
A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday (October 18, 2026) forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria, according to Bulgarian authorities and the airline.
6 outlets · The Hindu
19 Oct
The UAE attorney general said last week that an Omani flydubai co-pilot had intended to seize the September 30 Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack, before he was thwarted by the captain.
3 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 9 articles

19 Oct Flight Cleared After Bomb Alert: Bomb threat diverts Tel Aviv–Vienna flight; checks find no risk
Times of India
19 Oct All clear given after bomb threat diverts Austrian Airlines flight from Israel to Bulgaria
The Straits Times
19 Oct Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing
BBC
19 Oct Bomb threat forces Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
South China Morning Post
19 Oct Flight from Israel makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat
Al Jazeera
19 Oct Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia on bomb threat, Sky News says
The Straits Times
18 Oct Flight from Tel Aviv makes emergency landing in Bulgaria 'after bomb threat'
Daily Mail
18 Oct Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
The Hindu
18 Oct Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat
Toronto Star

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