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Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash Plane Into Israeli Airport
Prosecutors in the UAE say a pilot wanted to crash his plane into Tel Aviv as a suicide attack, inspired by the 9/11 terror attacks.
A Flydubai airplane parked on the tarmac at an airport.
By John Doe
Reporting from Israel 
Oct. 10, 2026, 8:23 p.m. - 2 hours ago
A serious investigation is underway involving a co-pilot who worked for the airline Flydubai. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) say the pilot planned to crash his plane into an airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The man was from Oman. Officials say he wanted to carry out a suicide attack. They believe he was inspired by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States.
According to early findings from the investigation, the pilot talked about how the 9/11 attacks were what first made him want to become a pilot. Prosecutors say his goal was to use the plane as a weapon against the airport in Tel Aviv.
This news has been reported by several major outlets, including Reuters, The New York Times, and CNN. The case highlights major security concerns regarding cockpit safety and the motives of those in control of passenger flights. Authorities are still working to piece together exactly how he planned to carry out the attack and if he had any help.
Source: Euronews.com
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