Investigators: FlyDubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash Jet into Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport; PM Speaks with 'Hero' Captain...

Defense and security | Oct 5, 2026, 9:21 AM

Investigators determined that the Omani co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel planned to crash the aircraft into Ben-Gurion Airport.

The captain prevented the attempt, and Israel's Prime Minister contacted him afterward.

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