Investigators believe co-pilot had planned hijacking for earlier date
The Guardian · October 5, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Investigators have determined that Hamam al-Hammami, the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, may have originally intended to carry out a hijacking in July, but postponed it possibly due to a friend being on the crew. Officials suggest that al-Hammami sought employment with a specific airline to facilitate the attack on the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about aviation security and the potential for premeditated attacks.
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