Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempts 9/11-Style Hijacking of Tel Aviv Flight

Haman al-Hammami, a co-pilot on Flydubai flight 1073, attempted to hijack the plane and crash it into Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, but was thwarted by the pilot and other passengers.

Why it matters. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of terrorism and the importance of aviation security measures, affecting passengers and the airline industry.