Alleged Flydubai hijacker said 9/11 attacks spurred him to become a pilot, early investigation finds — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alleged-flydubai-hijacker-said-9-11-attacks-spurred-him-to-become-a-pilot-early-investigation-findsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Flydubai Co-Pilot Inspired by 9/11 to Target Ben Gurion Airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alleged-flydubai-hijacker-said-9-11-attacks-spurred-him-to-become-a-pilot-early-investigation-findshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alleged-flydubai-hijacker-said-9-11-attacks-spurred-him-to-become-a-pilot-early-investigation-finds#u128844Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:26:42 +0000A preliminary investigation reveals that Omani Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned a 9/11-style suicide attack to crash flight FZ1073 into Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. UAE prosecutors and investigators state the plot was premeditated and aimed at seizing control of the aircraft to target the international gateway. The attack was foiled by six Israelis who will receive heroism medals from Isaac Herzog. Evidence indicates the co-pilot was inspired by the September 11 attacks to become a pilot and execute the plot.Why it mattersThe incident represents a significant security breach inv