A co-pilot linked to a recent aviation incident allegedly studied flight routes and procedures between Dubai and Tel Aviv, with investigators suggesting his actions were influenced by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Authorities claim he used two earlier flights to become familiar with the specific airspace and airport operations. The case raises concerns about potential security risks tied to extremist motivations. Details on how these findings were uncovered remain under review.


Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly “drew inspiration” from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and used two previous flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv to “familiarize himself with the flight route and the airport.”