Flydubai Co-Pilot's Attack Plotting Revealed; July Attempt Foiled

Investigators believe the flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv had originally planned the attack for July. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, reportedly postponed the hijacking, with authorities suspecting a friend's presence on the crew as a possible reason for the delay.

This revelation suggests a premeditated motive, with experts suggesting al-Hammami may have specifically sought employment with an airline that operates flights to Israel to facilitate his alleged plan. The incident on September 30 saw the co-pilot allegedly attack the captain, leading to a dramatic 16,000-foot altitude drop before passengers and crew intervened.