FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash jet into Tel Aviv airport
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Summary
An Omani national co-piloting a FlyDubai flight allegedly planned for months to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion airport or a building in Tel Aviv, officials said. Reports described him as a "lone wolf" extremist. He reportedly completed part of his flight training in New Zealand, and authorities in Australia have opened an investigation into his past.
Left-leaning
- FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official saysCBS News · Oct 5, 12:47 PM
Center
- Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports sayBBC News · Oct 5, 7:34 AM
- Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast newsAssociated Press · Oct 5, 5:02 PM
- Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police saysReuters · Oct 6, 12:41 AM
Right-leaning
- Australia Launches Probe into FlyDubai Co-pilot's Past, and Other Mideast NewsNewsmax · Oct 5, 9:01 AM