The flydubai attack was a failure before it was a plot - analysis
Officials in Oman and Australia reportedly raised concerns about the flydubai co-pilot. Whatever the Iran probe finds, investigators must explain why the warnings failed to stop him from flying.
Omani flydubai hijacking suspect held no second nationality, sources say – exclusive
Sources with knowledge of the investigation also disputed claims that the Israel-UAE aviation agreement limits pilots to nationals of countries with diplomatic ties to Israel.
Editor’s Notes: Flydubai crisis shows why we need another major news agency - comment
As editor of the Post, I would welcome another substantial international news agency. I would like a wider range of independently gathered accounts for our editors to consider.
'The cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking - exclusive
At a beachfront hotel in Tel Aviv, Tal reconstructs the moment he had to get two additional pilots to the controls, the efforts to secure the aircraft and the moment he thought about his children.
Why four pilots were aboard flydubai flight when the attempted hijacking began - exclusive
The additional pilots were added to the flight because possible regional rerouting could extend the journey and push the original crew beyond permitted duty hours.
‘We’re in charge of the flight now’: Passenger describes fight for flydubai cabin - interview
The attacker was trying to push the other pilot out, apparently to take control alone. Israeli passengers sitting near the front rushed toward the struggle.
'The plane suddenly plunged': Israeli passengers recount chaos aboard flydubai flight
"From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."
Flydubai pilot attempts terror hijacking of flight to Tel Aviv, foiled by Israeli passengers
Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Rubio’s Israel stance would change the moment he ran for president, Vance ally Hazony claims
Yoram Hazony, a founder of the national conservatism movement, says Republicans risk losing the White House if they alienate Tucker Carlson’s supporters.
Editor’s Notes: I believed in Israel’s third bloc until pollsters proved me wrong - comment
After the October 7 massacre and the war, I thought that it was possible for moderate parties of the Center-Right and Center-Left to form a broad unity government. Now, I'm reconsidering.
