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Flydubai passenger demands probe into crew conduct after hijacking

Eleven days after the failed hijacking of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, passenger Asaf Rajuan has called for an investigation into two flight attendants he suspects aided the attacker. Rajuan alleges crew members attempted to loosen the hijacker’s restraints and obstructed medical treatment for the injured captain. While UAE authorities credit a crew member with helping subdue the attacker, Rajuan insists the danger persisted after the co-pilot was restrained. He also seeks testimony from the relief pilots who landed the aircraft in Saudi Arabia, noting discrepancies in their accounts. The incident has sparked debate over international security cooperation and vetting failures.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#aviation-security #flydubai #hijacking

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UAE probe reveals Flydubai attacker's 9/11 inspiration and pre-attack reconnaissance flights

UAE officials state that the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain on September 30 was inspired by the 2001 9/11 attacks and intended to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Investigations indicate the suspect, identified as Hamam al-Hammami, began drifting toward extremism in 2017 while studying in Australia. He allegedly trained in boxing and conducted two reconnaissance flights to Tel Aviv before the incident. The attack was thwarted by the captain and passengers, leading to a safe landing in Saudi Arabia.

via BBC|

#australia #aviation-security #israel

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UAE probe reveals Flydubai co-pilot’s 9/11-inspired plot to crash plane into Tel Aviv

UAE prosecutors confirmed that Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned a suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport, inspired by the 2001 September 11 attacks. Al-Hammami had previously scouted the route and passed security checks despite prior extremist concerns. Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded civilian heroism medals to six passengers who helped subdue the attacker and save the flight.

via Euronews.com|

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world4 days ago•3 min saved

Israel to award Indian Flydubai captain top civilian honor as UAE probe reveals 9/11-inspired motive

Israel President Isaac Herzog announced that Indian pilot Smit Machchhar will receive the Presidential Award for Civil Heroism for preventing a crash on Flydubai flight FZ1073. The award ceremony for six Israeli passengers who helped subdue the attacker occurred in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, UAE prosecutors revealed that the Omani co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, was inspired by the 9/11 attacks and had scouted the Tel Aviv route on prior flights.

via The Times of India|

#flydubai #israel #smit-machchhar

world7 days ago•410 min saved

Flydubai co-pilot’s plot to crash into Tel Aviv airport exposed after cockpit attack

An Omani co-pilot attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, intending to crash it into Ben Gurion Airport in a 9/11-style attack. The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia after passengers subdued the attacker, who had previously been banned from flying in Oman for extremist views. Investigations are ongoing into security lapses that allowed the suspect to be hired.

via nbcnews.com|

#aviation-security #flydubai #hijacking

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Flydubai co-pilot’s premeditated attack exposed vetting failures across multiple nations

Investigators believe Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot who attacked a Flydubai captain on September 30, had planned the hijacking since July but delayed it until the flight to Tel Aviv. While the attack was thwarted by passengers and a reserve pilot, leading to a safe landing in Saudi Arabia, the incident has triggered a multi-country investigation into why al-Hammami was hired despite prior concerns about his extremist views and gaps in international pilot vetting protocols.

via The Guardian|

#aviation-security #investigation #israel

security8 days ago•2 min saved

Flydubai co-pilot targeted Tel Aviv airport in 9/11-style plot, reports reveal

The co-pilot accused of hijacking a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv intended to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion airport or a tower block, according to US and Israeli reports. The Omani national, identified as Hamam al-Hammami, acted as a lone wolf extremist after attacking the captain with an axe. Security lapses are under scrutiny, including why the pilot was hired despite prior concerns and why he was allowed to fly to Israel despite diplomatic restrictions.

via bbc.com|

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aviation-security8 days ago•1 min saved

Australian probe deepens scrutiny of Flydubai co-pilot's extremist past

Australian authorities are investigating the background of Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight to Israel. While the UAE and Israel probe security lapses, experts highlight gaps in international pilot vetting that allowed a previously grounded individual to fly.

via Al Jazeera|

#aviation-security #flydubai #hamam-al-hammami

aviation-security8 days ago•1 min saved

Flydubai Attack Exposes Aviation Security Gaps and Raises Questions on Pilot Vetting

A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe, causing the plane to drop 5,180 meters before passengers subdued the attacker and the aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia. The incident has raised critical questions about aviation security, particularly regarding the vetting of pilots with prior security concerns and the lack of international standards for background checks. The UAE has classified the attack as a terrorist act, and investigations are ongoing in the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

via Al Jazeera|

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global-security8 days ago•1 min saved

FlyDubai Attack Exposes Critical Gaps in Cross-Border Pilot Vetting

Investigations into the FlyDubai hijacking attempt reveal that the Omani co-pilot, identified as Hamam al-Hammami, evaded detection despite being barred from flying in Oman for extremist views. While the UAE shared passenger and crew lists with Israel, Israeli authorities failed to flag the pilot, leading to a blame game between security agencies and the Transportation Ministry. Preliminary assessments suggest a 'lone wolf' attack, but the incident has triggered a major review of international aviation vetting protocols.

via Politico|

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world9 days ago•2 min saved

FlyDubai co-pilot identified as Omani national Hamam al Hamami in lone-wolf attack

Israeli investigators believe the FlyDubai co-pilot who attempted to crash a flight to Tel Aviv was a lone actor. The suspect, identified as Omani national Hamam al Hamami, stabbed the captain before being subdued by passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a 17,000-foot drop.

via cbsnews.com|

#aviation-security #flydubai #hijacking

world-news9 days ago•3 min saved

FlyDubai captain’s final stand: New details emerge as global probes intensify

Captain Smit Machchhar detailed his final moments fighting a co-pilot who attacked him with a crash axe on a flight to Israel. The co-pilot, identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, was subdued by passengers after Machchhar opened the cockpit door. Investigations are now focusing on security failures, including the suspect's prior removal from Oman Air for extremist views and his study history in the UK and Australia.

via Euronews.com|

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aviation-security9 days ago•129 min saved

Emirates shares FlyDubai pilot data with Israel amid security scrutiny

Emirates has shared details regarding the FlyDubai flight involved in a recent hijacking attempt, including information about the pilots, with Israeli authorities. This disclosure comes as officials investigate security failures that allowed an Omani national to board a flight to Tel Aviv. The incident, which involved a co-pilot stabbing the captain and attempting to crash the aircraft, has triggered a review of cross-border vetting protocols. While passengers successfully subdued the attacker, leading to a safe landing in Saudi Arabia, questions remain about how the airline failed to identify the individual as a security risk. Australian police are also investigating the attacker's potential links to the country, where he reportedly studied on a student visa a decade ago.

via apnews.com|

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aviation-safety9 days ago•11 min saved

Report: Flydubai 737 MAX exceeded structural limits during hijacking attempt

A Wall Street Journal report indicates that the rudder damage on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 resulted from the aircraft reaching near-supersonic speeds and extreme G-forces during a hijacking attempt. The plane, which lost 17,400 feet in 92 seconds, exceeded its structural limits, though it remained intact. UAE officials confirmed the copilot used a crash axe to attack the captain in a 'terrorist act.'

via The Jerusalem Post|

#aviation-safety #boeing-737-max #flydubai

world9 days ago•7 min saved

Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe in failed hijack, UAE prosecutor confirms

UAE officials confirmed that a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe during a flight to Tel Aviv, attempting to seize control of the aircraft. The plane plunged 17,000 feet before passengers and reserve pilots subdued the attacker and landed safely in Saudi Arabia. The captain, Smit Machchhar, is recovering in Abu Dhabi after opening the cockpit door to allow others to intervene.

via BBC|

#aviation-security #flydubai #israel