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UAE Reveals Omani flydubai Co-pilot Planned Suicide Attack on Tel Aviv Flight
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 22:29
UAE Reveals Omani flydubai Co-pilot Planned Suicide Attack on Tel Aviv Flight
- •An Omani flydubai co-pilot plotted to seize a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight and crash it into Ben Gurion airport on September 30.
- •The suicide attack was successfully thwarted by the suspect's fellow pilot, according to the UAE attorney general.
- •Investigators revealed the plot was inspired by the September 11 attacks, with the suspect using previous flights to familiarize himself with the route.
- •The thwarted hijacking attempt caused the aircraft to plunge 16000 feet in just 30 seconds.
- •The suspect previously worked for Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc before joining flydubai in January 2026.
Key Questions Answered
The Omani flydubai co-pilot planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion airport in a suicide attack on September 30.
UAE public prosecutors believe the plan was inspired by the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US following an investigation launched on October 1.
The suspect had worked for several airlines in different countries, including Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc, before joining flydubai in January 2026.
