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UAE says Flydubai suspect intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport

UAE says Flydubai suspect intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport

Summary

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say that the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain with an axe last month planned to crash the plane into a passenger terminal at an airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. The 29-year-old suspect, Hamam al-Hammami from Oman, tried to take control of the plane carrying 182 passengers.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened last month on a Flydubai flight.
  • The co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe during the flight.
  • The suspect is 29 years old and from Oman.
  • The co-pilot intended to crash the plane into a passenger terminal.
  • The target was an airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
  • The plane had 182 passengers on board at the time.
  • The authorities in the UAE are handling the investigation.
  • The suspect planned to take over the plane to carry out the attack.
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