Alleged Flydubai hijacker planned ‘suicide attack’ on Tel Aviv’s airport, early investigation finds

An Omani co-pilot aboard Flydubai flight 1073 allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. The incident, which involved an attack on the flight's captain, was intended as a suicide mission inspired by the September 11 attacks, according to findings from a preliminary investigation released by the United Arab Emirates' top prosecutor.

The flight, carrying 182 passengers, was en route to Israel at the time of the incident. Authorities confirmed that the plane was able to complete its journey safely following the intervention. The investigation into the co-pilot's motives and actions remains ongoing.