From euronews · Greta Ruffino · · 40s
Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Airport Attack
Co-pilot planned Tel Aviv airport crash inspired by 9/11, passengers foiled attack.
In brief
Co-pilot planned Tel Aviv airport crash inspired by 9/11, passengers foiled attack. Flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport after 9/11, passengers subdued attacker. Originally reported by euronews.
Co-pilot planned attack
The Omani co-pilot planned to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's international airport after 9/11.
“The findings showed that he had met the professional and security requirements for employment, including holding a pilot's licence, providing a certificate of good conduct and completing the required checks.”
Passengers subdued attacker
Passengers stormed the cockpit, injured the captain with an axe, and forced the co-pilot to emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Israeli president awards heroes
Israeli president awarded six Israelis the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for foiling the attack.
“The civilian bravery and resourcefulness demonstrated by the heroes present here cannot overshadow the obligation to obtain full answers. Everyone, all of us, deserves clear and satisfactory answers.”
At a glance
Flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport after 9/11, passengers subdued attacker.
