FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, investigation finds
A co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight attempted to crash the plane into Tel Aviv airport, according to an investigation. The co-pilot had previously been barred from flying by Oman due to extremism concerns. The incident has raised questions about aviation security in the Middle East.
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2 developments- Oct 5FlyDubai suspected attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, sources say
- Oct 5FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns
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