flydubai plane makes emergency landing in Tabuk

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Cluster2 Airports said the air traffic control center at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk received a distress call from flydubai flight FZ1073 requesting an emergency landing at 08:44 a.m. local time on Sept. 30.

The airport declared an emergency and stood by to assist the aircraft. The plane landed safely at 09:45 a.m. local time, the company said in a statement.

The captain and co-pilot were injured and transferred for medical treatment. Passengers were also provided with the necessary care in the terminal, while the airport coordinated with the airline to arrange a replacement aircraft.

The airport said it remains committed to regulations and instructions issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), in line with relevant international treaties and agreements concerning the safety of air navigation, passengers, and cabin crews.

The company added that the competent authorities are conducting the necessary investigations.