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Flydubai cockpit attack
Israir froze Morocco ticket sales and paused Marrakesh plans after the attempted hijacking of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight. Israel and the UAE are reportedly at odds over security and the investigation, leaving flydubai's return date uncertain.
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ReutersFri 9 Oct · 16:50 UTC
UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight An Omani flydubai co-pilot had planned to…
Developments
Wednesday 14 October
1 development04:51 UTC· the latest
Flydubai return uncertain as Israel and UAE spar over security
The Times of Israel reports the two countries are at odds over security arrangements and the attack investigation.
1 sourceThe Times of Israel
The Times of IsraelXWed 14 Oct, 04:51
Flydubai’s return date up in the air as Israel, UAE said to spar over security, attack investigation
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Tuesday 13 October
2 developments21:42 UTC
Israir freezes Morocco ticket sales after flydubai hijack attempt
Citing new security directives, Israir also paused weekly Marrakesh flights and talks to lease another aircraft.
Tel AvivIL
1 sourceHaaretz
HaaretzRSSTue 13 Oct, 21:42
Israeli airline freezes Morocco ticket sales after flydubai hijacking attempt Israir cited new security directives and also paused plans for weekly Marrakesh flights and talks to lease another aircraft. Israel reportedly imposed restrictions on foreign airline crews after the at
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04:01 UTC
UAE prosecutor says suspected flydubai hijacker radicalised in Australia
The Emirati prosecutor said the co-pilot was radicalised through extremist literature and content glorifying suicide attacks. A Melbourne imam denied any links to him.
Abu DhabiAE
1 sourceAFP
AFPXTue 13 Oct, 04:01
Melbourne imam denies links to suspected flydubai hijacker Emirati prosecutor says the co-pilot became radicalised while studying in Australia "through reading extremist literature and following online content glorifying terrorist organisations and suicide attacks
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Monday 12 October
1 development03:49 UTC
Melbourne Islamic leader answers links to Flydubai suspect
Abu Hamza, whose centre was linked by UAE prosecutors to the suspect, dismissed 'false accusations' on Monday; the Guardian said his Facebook video extolled silence without directly addressing them. No wrongdoing is alleged against him or the centre.
MelbourneAU
4 sourcesFrance 24, The Guardian · World, The New York Times
France 24RSSMon 12 Oct, 03:49
Melbourne Islamic leader linked to suspected Flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations' Abu Hamza, whose Melbourne-based Islamic community centre was linked by Emirati prosecutors to the suspect in the attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet, publicly dismissed
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 04:55
Melbourne Islamic leader silent on centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links in Facebook video MyCentre leader Samir Mohtadi, who also goes by Abu Hamza, refers to Islamic texts on the virtues of staying silentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA leader of
The original postThe New York TimesRSSMon 12 Oct, 06:57
Investigation into FlyDubai Attacker Puts Spotlight on a Melbourne Mosque Emirati investigators said the co-pilot accused of attacking a captain on a flight to Israel drifted toward extremism during his time as a student in Australia.
The original postThe New York TimesRSSMon 12 Oct, 07:11
Investigation into FlyDubai Attacker Puts Spotlight on a Melbourne Mosque Emirati investigators said the co-pilot accused of attacking a captain on a flight to Israel drifted toward extremism during his time as a student in Australia.
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Sunday 11 October
1 development13:30 UTC
Passengers reportedly prepare suit against Israel and UAE over Flydubai attack
About 100 of the 174 passengers, led by bank executive Tzvika Manes who helped subdue the attacker, reportedly signed on to seek hundreds of millions.
1 sourceThe Times of Israel
The Times of IsraelXSun 11 Oct, 13:30
Suit reportedly to seek hundreds of millions from Israel, UAE as some 100 of attacked plane’s 174 passengers sign on, led by bank exec Tzvika Manes who helped subdue attacker. Read more:
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Saturday 10 October
2 developments12:09 UTC
Passenger who subdued Flydubai attacker flagged suspicious crew
The man who helped overpower the co-pilot said he told investigators about suspicious crew members, the Times of Israel reported.
1 sourceThe Times of Israel
The Times of IsraelXSat 10 Oct, 12:09
Hero who helped subdue flydubai terrorist says he told investigators about suspicious crew members
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04:34 UTC
UAE says Flydubai co-pilot radicalised in Australia
The UAE attorney general said the co-pilot's 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' began in Australia, and alleged he tried to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
1 sourceBBC World
BBC WorldRSSSat 10 Oct, 04:34
Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
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Friday 9 October
2 developments16:24 UTC
UAE says co-pilot planned suicide attack on Ben Gurion
The UAE attorney general said the co-pilot planned to seize the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Ben Gurion airport on September 30, inspired by 9/11. He confessed to acting alone, and Shin Bet officials took part in the interrogation.
9 sourcesHaaretz, Reuters, Топор Live, Middle East Eye, France 24, The Times of Israel, AFP, The New York Times
HaaretzRSSFri 9 Oct, 16:24
UAE official: flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport
The original postReutersBlueskyFri 9 Oct, 16:50
UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight An Omani flydubai co-pilot had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on September 30 in a suicide attack before he was thwarted by his fe
The original postТопор LiveTelegramFri 9 Oct, 16:55RU
⚡️Второй пилот рейса Flydubai планировал совершить теракт в аэропорту Бен-Гурион в Тель-Авиве, — генпрокурор ОАЭ. Второй пилот дал признательные показания и заявил, что действовал в одиночку. Его целью было повторить атаки 11 сентября 2001 года в США. [👉 Топор Live. Подпис
The original postMiddle East EyeRSSFri 9 Oct, 17:03
Flydubai co-pilot plotted 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says Flydubai co-pilot plotted 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says An Omani flydubai co-pilot had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv fl
The original postFrance 24RSSFri 9 Oct, 17:04
FlyDubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, inspired by 9/11, prosecutor says The Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of FlyDubai flight 1073 had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's international airport in a suicide attack, the United Arab Emirates
The original postFrance 24RSSFri 9 Oct, 17:09
🔴 FlyDubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, inspired by 9/11, UAE prosecutor says
The original postThe Times of IsraelXFri 9 Oct, 17:26
An Omani flydubai copilot had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Ben Gurion Airport on September 30 in a suicide attack, the UAE attorney general said, according to the state news agency. The suspect, named as Hamam al-Hammami, confessed to
The original postAFPXFri 9 Oct, 19:02
Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE top prosecutor says
The original postThe New York TimesRSSFri 9 Oct, 19:40
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of descending into extremism.
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06:34 UTC
Israel to honour Flydubai captain with civilian heroism award
Israel will honour Capt. Smit Machchhar, who helped save 172 passengers and crew aboard flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30.
1 sourceThe Hindu
The HinduRSSFri 9 Oct, 06:34
Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv
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Thursday 8 October
1 development16:20 UTC
Airline chiefs say rogue pilots cannot be fully prevented
Airline chiefs said after the flydubai attack that they cannot fully guard against rogue pilots, Reuters reported.
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXThu 8 Oct, 16:20
Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack
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Wednesday 7 October
3 developments15:54 UTC
Saudi Arabia opens air-accident probe into flydubai cockpit stabbing
Three sources told Reuters the probe runs alongside the UAE-led criminal investigation, as experts weigh the implications for aviation safety.
TabukSA
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXWed 7 Oct, 15:54
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched an air-accident probe following last week's cockpit stabbing on a flydubai jet, as experts examine any fallout for aviation safety alongside a separate UAE-led criminal investigation, three people close to the matter said
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05:25 UTC
New Zealand opens probe into Flydubai co-pilot's training
New Zealand authorities launched their own investigation into Hamam al-Hammami after police confirmed he did flight training there, spending 175 days in the country until May 2019. An Australian Jewish group called for a full inquiry into his time in Melbourne.
WellingtonNZ
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 7 Oct, 05:25
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in MelbourneNew Zealand authorities have launched t
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01:40 UTC
Flydubai co-pilot trained at major UK flight school
The Telegraph reports the co-pilot accused of attempting a murder-suicide on the Israel-bound flight trained at one of Britain's biggest flight schools.
1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergXWed 7 Oct, 01:40
The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attempting a murder-suicide mission on an Israel-bound flight trained to become a pilot at one of the UK’s biggest flight schools, according to the Telegraph newspaper
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Tuesday 6 October
3 developments14:22 UTC
Flydubai co-pilot may face death penalty, Bild reports
Bild reported that the 29-year-old co-pilot, who allegedly attacked the captain with an axe, could face execution in the UAE.
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramTue 6 Oct, 14:22RU
⚡️Второму пилоту Flydubai грозит смертная казнь, — Bild. 29-летний Хамам аль-Хаммами пытался захватить самолёт, следовавший в Израиль, напав на командира с топором. В ОАЭ ему может грозить смертная казнь, отмечает издание. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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09:25 UTC
Israel was ready to shoot down Flydubai jet, CBS reports
Sources told CBS Israel scrambled fighters and closed its airspace after the jet dived and contact was lost. The fighters were recalled when the plane turned toward Saudi Arabia, with over 150 Israelis aboard.
Tel AvivIL
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramTue 6 Oct, 09:25RU
⚡️Израиль был готов сбить самолёт Flydubai после нападения на пилота, — CBS News. В Израиле давно отработан порядок действий на случай угрозы, подобной терактам 11 сентября, сообщили источники телеканала. После резкого снижения лайнера и потери связи с экипажем Израиль подн
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07:00 UTC
Flydubai co-pilot did part of flight training in New Zealand
New Zealand police said the co-pilot completed a portion of his flight training in New Zealand.
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXTue 6 Oct, 07:00
Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says
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Monday 5 October
2 developments18:00 UTC
Investigators say Flydubai co-pilot first planned attack for July
Regional and Israeli officials said Hamam al-Hammami originally planned the hijacking for July and postponed it, possibly because a friend was among the crew. Experts believe he sought work at an airline flying to Israel to carry it out.
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSMon 5 Oct, 18:00
Flydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe Police and security agencies in multiple countries scramble to piece together background and intentions of Hamam al-HammamiInvestigators believe that the co-pilot who tried to take control of a plane fro
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06:50 UTC
Israeli officials: co-pilot planned attack before being hired
Two Israeli officials told Reuters the Flydubai co-pilot had planned the attack before the airline hired him.
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXMon 5 Oct, 06:50
Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
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Sunday 4 October
4 developments18:21 UTC
Co-pilot said he meant to hit Ben Gurion terminal
Channel 12 reporter Amit Segal says the co-pilot told interrogators he planned a normal approach and then to steer into the terminal at Ben Gurion airport when interception was no longer possible.
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramSun 4 Oct, 18:21RU
⚡️Пилот из Омана заявил на допросе, что планировал направить самолёт прямо в здание терминала аэропорта Бен-Гурион недалеко от Тель-Авива, — журналист «12 канала» Амит Сегал. Именно поэтому он напал на коллегу только над Иорданией, уже недалеко от Израиля. Он собирался выпо
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17:02 UTC
Netanyahu orders review of security on flights to Israel
The prime minister's office said Netanyahu ordered a review of all security aspects of international commercial flights to Israel after the Omani co-pilot's attempt to crash the Dubai flight.
1 sourceAFP
AFPXSun 4 Oct, 17:02
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a review of 'all security aspects' of international commercial flights to the country, his office says, after an attempt by an Omani co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound flight from Dubai
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16:40 UTC
UAE gave Israel passenger list before Flydubai flight
Regional officials told AP that UAE authorities shared a list of passengers and crew with Israel ahead of the Flydubai flight on which the co-pilot tried to seize control and crash the plane.
1 sourceAssociated Press
Associated PressXSun 4 Oct, 16:40
Regional officials say authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of last week's FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it.
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01:26 UTC
Australia probes Flydubai co-pilot's time as student
Australian security agencies launched an investigation into the roughly two years the co-pilot reportedly spent in Australia as a student, police confirmed.
CanberraAU
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSSun 4 Oct, 01:26
Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news
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Saturday 3 October
3 developments08:53 UTC
Flydubai jet shed 17,000 feet in violent dive
Reuters reports the plane was cruising at 34,000 feet on September 30 before lurching into violent climbs and dives within minutes. It lost about 17,000 feet and reached nearly 600 knots of ground speed.
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXSat 3 Oct, 08:53
The flydubai plane that narrowly avoided disaster on September 30 had been cruising smoothly at 34,000 feet. In just a few minutes, it lurched into violent climbs and dives, shed some 17,000 feet of altitude, and surged to nearly 600 knots of ground speed
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06:16 UTC
UAE says Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe in 'terrorist attack'
The UAE prosecutor general said the co-pilot attacked the captain with the cockpit crash axe in an attempted terrorist operation and tried to take control of the plane. Reports say Oman had barred him from flying over extremist views. The flight carried 182 people.
Abu DhabiAE
8 sourcesAl Jazeera, Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, Reuters, The Guardian · World, Bloomberg, AFP, BBC World
Al JazeeraRSSSat 3 Oct, 06:16
Flydubai co-pilot stabbed captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist’ attack: UAE This is a breaking news story.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXSat 3 Oct, 06:26
BREAKING: The prosecutor general of the UAE has said the Flydubai "terrorist operation" was carried out by the co-pilot who used the crash axe to attack the pilot inside the cockpit, according to the WAM news agency
The original postAssociated PressXSat 3 Oct, 06:44
UAE says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed with 182 people on board attacked the captain with the cockpit’s crash axe in a “terrorist attack.
The original postReutersXSat 3 Oct, 07:00
Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist' attack, UAE says
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 07:01
Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist viewsThe co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out a “terrorist
The original postBloombergXSat 3 Oct, 07:20
Investigators probing the near-catastrophic Dubai to Tel Aviv flight said the FlyDubai co-pilot attempted “a terrorist operation” when he assaulted the captain in the cockpit with a crash axe
The original postAFPXSat 3 Oct, 07:27
#BREAKING The UAE's attorney general says the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel had planned a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain
The original postBBC WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 07:49
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says The flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was carrying more than 170 people when the attack took place.
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05:51 UTC
Flydubai co-pilot named as Omani Hamam al-Hammami
Three people with knowledge of the situation told AP the suspected co-pilot is Omani national Hamam al-Hammami. Passengers and others stopped the attack on the captain.
1 sourceAssociated Press
Associated PressXSat 3 Oct, 05:51
The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain of an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight before passengers and others stopped the attack is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami, three people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday.
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Friday 2 October
4 developments17:10 UTC
Israeli officials to question Flydubai co-pilot
A source told Reuters that Israeli officials will question the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and trying to crash the aircraft.
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXFri 2 Oct, 17:10
Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says
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12:10 UTC
Flydubai pilots moved to UAE for further questioning
The two pilots involved in the cockpit struggle on the Flydubai jet were transferred to the UAE for further questioning, Bloomberg reported. The incident is being described as an apparent murder-suicide attempt.
DubaiAE
1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergXFri 2 Oct, 12:10
The pilots who fought in the cockpit of a FlyDubai jet during an apparent murder-suicide mission were moved to the UAE for further questioning
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07:20 UTC
Stabbed pilot tells Modi he opened cockpit door during attack
Capt Smit Machchhar, stabbed on the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, told Indian PM Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door while being attacked. He has been hailed as a hero.
2 sourcesBBC World
BBC WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 07:20
I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed on the Israel-bound flight, has been hailed as a hero.
The original postBBC WorldXFri 2 Oct, 07:26
I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi
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06:27 UTC
El Al cancels Dubai repatriation flights after Flydubai suspends Tel Aviv service
Israel's flag carrier El Al said it cancelled the repatriation flights from Dubai it had planned, because Flydubai suspended service to Tel Aviv after the in-flight attack.
DubaiAE
1 sourceAFP
AFPXFri 2 Oct, 06:27
BREAKING Israel's flag carrier El Al said Friday it had cancelled repatriation flights from Dubai, which it had planned due to flydubai suspending service to Tel Aviv following an in-flight attack
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Thursday 1 October
11 developments21:53 UTC
Saudi probe says Flydubai co-pilot assaulted captain before landing
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry said its initial investigation found the co-pilot assaulted the captain before the Tabuk landing. The pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.
TabukSA
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSThu 1 Oct, 21:53
Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.
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