What the flydubai Flight 1073 incident means for Middle East aviation security

What the flydubai Flight 1073 incident means for Middle East aviation security

On Sept. 28, two days before the terrifying incident that unfolded on board flydubai Flight 1073 on Wednesday, the airline was setting up its stand at the inaugural Syria Travel Show at the Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus. For Syria’s Ministry of Tourism, the event was a central part of efforts dedicated to “revitalizing and promoting Syria’s travel, tourism, culture and hospitality sectors.” For the government-owned Dubai airline, participation in the show was part of a broader and much-needed effo

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