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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Tel Aviv airport inspired by 9/11
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- The co-pilot of a flydubai flight on 30 September planned to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's international airport, inspired by the 9/11 attacks, according to the UAE's top prosecutor.
- The Omani co-pilot, who met all professional and security requirements, attacked the Indian captain with an axe, causing injuries before passengers stormed the cockpit and subdued him.
- The plane dropped about 5,000 metres suddenly but made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, with most passengers being Israeli.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded six passengers the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for their role in foiling the hijacking attempt and called for full answers regarding the incident.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the bravery of those involved and ordered a comprehensive review of foreign civil aviation security measures related to Israel.
