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News in English (USA) / 11.10.2026 / 12:00

Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Suicide Attack Inspired by 9/11, Investigation Reveals

In a shocking series of developments surrounding the Flydubai cockpit attack, Emirati officials have confirmed that the Omani co-pilot intended to execute a 9/11-inspired suicide mission aimed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Allegations state that the attacker was radicalized in Australia and expressed a growing interest in extremism before attempting to hijack the plane. Authorities reveal that the co-pilot scouted the Israeli airport multiple times, and investigations are expanding to assess potential larger conspiracies behind the failed plot. Amidst these events, Flydubai has suspended flights to Israel until further notice and various countries, including India and Saudi Arabia, are conducting thorough probes into the incident, which has raised urgent concerns about aviation security and the increasing threat of rogue pilots within the industry.
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