Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE says
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By Financial Times
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UAE authorities have unveiled a serious security threat involving a Flydubai co-pilot accused of conspiring to execute a large-scale terrorist attack targeting Tel Aviv airport. According to the chief prosecutor's statement, the aviator allegedly intended to replicate methods similar to the 9/11 attacks, with the objective of maximizing casualties. This incident highlights emerging aviation security challenges and international counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East region.
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