Flydubai FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying 174 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted safely to Tabuk on 30 September after the co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft. The aircraft plunged more than 14,000 ft during the incident before the attacker was restrained and reserve pilots took control. UAE and Saudi authorities are investigating, including the motive and any possible terrorism link; flydubai has suspended Israel services during the investigation.

Ryanair will increase Madrid-Barajas capacity by 6% for winter 2026/27, offering over 3.4 million seats across 51 routes. Four new routes will serve Tirana, Gdansk, Wrocław and Düsseldorf-Weeze, alongside increased frequencies on 19 existing routes. Weekly services will exceed 441 flights (+7%), supported by 14 Madrid-based aircraft; the Weeze service starts in February 2027. Latest information confirms the announced schedule remains current.

Volotea is negotiating a restructuring of its long-term debt and seeking fresh investor capital after higher fuel costs negatively affected the airline by approximately €150 million. Despite recording three consecutive annual operating profits, the carrier plans to reduce its fleet from 44 aircraft to around 30–35, primarily Airbus A320-family jets, and cut approximately 50 positions at its Barcelona headquarters. Negotiations with Spain’s SEPI fund, creditors and investors are expected to conclude in December 2026.