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Israeli officials say a flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and deliberately tried to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight FZ1073 before passengers and crew subdued him; flydubai confirms a flight-deck altercation and safe diversion to Tabuk, while motive remains under formal investigation.

Impact: High

EASA advised airlines to avoid Saudi airspace after increased Houthi attacks and separately recommended no operations in Jordanian airspace at any altitude, tightening regional aviation risk guidance.

Impact: High

Urgency level L2 DowngradedUpdated ·

U.S. Approves Sharp Fuel-Economy Standards Rollback Through 2031

President Donald Trump approved substantially lower U.S. vehicle fuel-economy standards that the Transportation Department says it will finalize Monday, moving a December 2025 proposal toward implementation. Reuters reports the proposal targets roughly 34.5 mpg fleetwide by 2031 versus 50.4 mpg under the prior rule.

Impact: High

Ford's best-selling F-150 production has been halted at Dearborn Truck Plant through September 29, while the same supply problem affected shifts at Kansas City, Reuters reported from an internal memo and a person familiar with the matter.

Impact: Notable

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