Flydubai cockpit attack proves aviation relies on blind faith
The attempted hijacking of a flight to Tel Aviv by an Omani co-pilot revealed that governments rely on paper assurances while extremists slip through unchecked.
By Tom Beckwith ·
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Flydubai negligence let a radical pilot attack a Tel Aviv flight
Flydubai hired Hamam al-Hammami despite his history of extremism, leading to a cockpit attack that now risks sparking a wider conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
By Tom Beckwith ·
Netanyahu weaponizes cockpit terror before the election
An Omani co-pilot's attack on a Tel Aviv flight exposes Gulf aviation risks while Israeli leaders rush to extract political advantage from the near-disaster.
By Tom Beckwith ·