Squawk 7500: The Emergency Code That Signals Aircraft Hijacking

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Squawk 7500 is an internationally recognised emergency transponder code used by pilots to signal unlawful interference with an aircraft. The code came into focus after it was reportedly activated aboard a flydubai flight, triggering hijack concerns. Pilots use such squawk codes to discreetly communicate emergencies to air traffic control without alerting potential threats onboard. The 7500 code is one of three primary emergency codes, alongside 7600 for radio failure and 7700 for general emergencies.

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