WorldPingThe flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out a terrorist attack during a Tel Aviv-bound flight that nearly crashed, the United Arab Emirates has said.
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WorldPingUAE Prosecutor General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi’s comments were the first by Emirati authorities to describe the incident as an attempted “terrorist” attack…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingA shocking incident occurred on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv when the co-pilot allegedly launched an attack on the captain with a crash axe, prompting an emergency landing.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Probe under way to determine 'all the circumstances', including motive, UAE's prosecutor general says.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The co-pilot of FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv attempted to “take control of the aircraft” to carry out a “terrorist act,” UAE officials said.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Washington Post
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