Flydubai terror attack: Suspicion expands to flight crew

“Not a lone attacker? New theory emerges in flydubai pilot investigation”

Although investigators are examining every possible explanation, including the possibility that the Omani pilot was mentally unstable, the prevailing working assumption among those involved in the flydubai investigation is that he was a terrorist who intended to crash the plane with its passengers on board. Testimony from fellow pilots and flydubai crew members described him […] The post Not a lone attacker? New theory emerges in flydubai pilot investigation appeared first on…

“Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?”

Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.

“Flydubai terror attack: Suspicion expands to flight crew”

As part of the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack on the Flydubai flight, authorities in the United Arab Emirates are investigating whether the suspected terrorist received assistance from a member of the crew.

“Flydubai flight terror attack: why 4 pilots were on board”

Flydubai flight 1073 was carrying four pilots, not the usual two, when a co-pilot stabbed the captain en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Two off-duty pilots seated in the cabin stepped in and landed the Boeing 737 Max 8 safely in Saudi Arabia, The New York Times reported. Aviation experts say deadheading and regional scheduling pressures may explain the extra crew. The post Flydubai flight terror attack: why 4 pilots were on board appeared first on www.israelhayom.com .