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UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-inspired attack on Tel Aviv flight

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The UAE says Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, a Flydubai co-pilot, tried to seize a flight bound for Israel and intended to crash it into Ben Gurion Airport, causing mass casualties. Prosecutors said he had taken two earlier flights to Tel Aviv to study the route and airport; the pilot was stabbed during the cockpit attack.

Discovered 2026-10-09T11:04:42.499189-07:00 | 2026-10-09T11:04:42.499189-07:00

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  • The alleged plot involved an attempt to take over a passenger flight and deliberately crash it into Ben Gurion Airport, underscoring the severe safety and security consequences of insider threats.
  • Prosecutors said the suspect had used two prior flights to study the route and airport, while the flight’s pilot was stabbed in the cockpit; the case puts crew security and cockpit access controls in focus.

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ANI News Agency newsable.asianetnews.com aeromagazine.uol.com.br indiastrategic.in Aviation24 onalert.gr
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2026-10-09T11:04:42.499189-07:00
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