Flydubai Aircraft Sent Emergency Codes 7700 and 7500 in Saudi Arabian Airspace

A passenger plane belonging to flydubai, flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, gave an emergency signal over the airspace of Saudi Arabia. It was reported that the plane changed course and made a return maneuver.

According to flight tracking data, the aircraft belonging to flydubai sent the international transponder code "7700", which is used in general emergencies in aviation.

The code in question is used to inform air traffic control units that the crew on the aircraft is facing a situation that requires urgent intervention.

Then, shortly after, he sent the code 7500, which stands for hijacking or unlawful interference.

Security sources stated that after the emergency signal, Israeli Air Force warplanes took off towards the passenger plane.

There is no official statement yet regarding why the plane gave an emergency signal and the reason for the route change.

Developments regarding the incident are being followed.