Bomb threat forces passenger jet flying from Israel to divert
Bulgaria scrambled fighter jets to escort the airliner after a threat to blow it out the sky.
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Hero flydubai pilot recalls moment co-pilot attacked him with axe in hijack attempt
The pilot was struck with an axe multiple times after his co-pilot allegedly tried to hijack the plane to crash it into an airport.
Former Bonza boss pleads guilty over $720 million fraud scheme
Joshua Wander, whose investment firm bankrolled the now-collapsed airline, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and securities fraud.
Sydney airport security workers strike, warning of passenger delays
Passengers should allow extra time on Friday as hundreds of security walk off the job at domestic and international terminals.
Flydubai co-pilot allegedly radicalised while in Melbourne accused of plotting 9/11-style attack
Chilling details from UAE authorities reveal Hamam al-Hammami allegedly planned to crash the passenger jet into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport in a 9/11 style attack.
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Potential Australian link to alleged flydubai attacker as new footage from flight emerges
It comes as new footage from the plane emerged, allegedly showing Hamam al-Hammami restrained after passengers stormed the cockpit.
‘Need to do continual checks’: What flydubai attack teaches us about insider threats
“You need to do continual checks, ideally annual, just to understand motivations, linkages, activities, and behaviours.”
‘I couldn’t let everybody else die’: Hero pilot Smit Machchhar makes first public remarks
The captain told India’s Prime Minister he made one final push to open the cockpit door as he realised the plane was going down.
Alleged flydubai attacker ‘Islamist radical’, Israeli PM says
Questions are emerging over how the man evaded security measures including Israeli vetting.
Sydney couple among passengers on board flydubai flight diverted after stabbing
The couple from Sydney’s east were on board the flight that was set for Israel.