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What is squawk 7500? The ‘hijack’ code issued amid flydubai flight scare

While squawk codes are sent through an aircraft’s transponder, pilots can use a Mayday call to alert air traffic control about a serious emergency.

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Hindustan TimesLean L·1h ago
What is squawk 7500? The ‘hijack’ code issued amid flydubai flight scare
While squawk codes are sent through an aircraft’s transponder, pilots can use a Mayday call to alert air traffic control about a serious emergency.
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