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Flydubai Airport Attack Investigation Expands With Detention of Two More Pilots

Reports of two further detentions widen the UAE investigation into an alleged airport suicide plot, while a Melbourne imam disputes accusations linking his community centre to the suspect.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 13 Oct 2026, 10:13 pm UTC

Chapters · 3

  1. 1UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Airport Attack as Israel Refuses Flights
  2. 2Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Ben Gurion airport, UAE says
  3. 3Flydubai Airport Attack Investigation Expands With Detention of Two More Pilots

Key moments · 18

Planned airport crash thwarted aboard Dubai to Tel Aviv flight

South China Morning Post ↗

Flydubai seeks permission to restart Tel Aviv services

Top World News- News18.com ↗

Israel refuses Flydubai request to resume Tel Aviv flights

Indian Express ↗

Saudi safety probe runs alongside UAE criminal case

Indian Express ↗

Report flags risk to Israel's visa-free US travel privileges

Hindustan Times ↗

UAE attorney general describes planned Ben Gurion airport attack

Sky News ↗

Investigators report reconnaissance on two earlier Tel Aviv flights

TGcom24 ↗

Prosecutor says co-pilot stated he acted alone

Franceinfo ↗

UAE says co-pilot made two reconnaissance trips

nu.nl ↗

UAE prosecutors say co-pilot radicalised while studying in Australia

Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian ↗

UAE prosecutor shares further details of alleged attack plan

DW Türkçe ↗

Report says co-pilot radicalised while studying in Melbourne

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

Passengers reportedly plan lawsuit following the cockpit attack

Indian Express ↗

Passenger calls for probe into flight attendants' role

Top World News- News18.com ↗

Melbourne community leader rejects alleged links to suspect

© Jack Guez, AFP ↗

Melbourne man denies connection to cockpit attack

South China Morning Post ↗

Australian imam rejects alleged links to accused co-pilot

The Independent ↗

Two Maldivian co-pilots reportedly detained over suspect ties

Top World News- News18.com ↗

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  2. Pill, Restraint, All-Male Cabin Crew: flydubai Case Takes New Turn
    NDTV News - World-news News
  3. 2 Maldivian pilots detained in UAE over alleged plot to down flydubai aircraft
    The Hindu
  4. Flydubai attack: UAE detains 2 Maldivian pilots over links with accused co-pilot - report
    Times of India Top Stories
  5. 2 Maldivian Pilots Detained In UAE As Investigation Into Flight FZ1073 Hijacking Attempt Widens
    Times now

5 articles

  1. Australian imam denies links to FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flight to Tel Aviv
    The Independent
  2. Investigation Into FlyDubai Attacker Puts Spotlight on an Australian Mosque - The New York Times
    The New York Times
  3. Investigation into FlyDubai Attacker Puts Spotlight on a Melbourne Mosque
    NYT World News
  4. Australian man rejects UAE links to Flydubai cockpit attack
    South China Morning Post
  5. Melbourne Islamic leader linked to suspected Flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations'
    © Jack Guez, AFP

4 articles

  1. Did Flydubai Crew Help Omani Co-Pilot? Passenger Questions Their Role In Mid-Air Cockpit Attack
    Top World News- News18.com
  2. Exclusive: Why Israel Scrambled Jets To Tackle flydubai Plane Hijack Scare
    NDTV News - World-news News
  3. $43.5 million at stake? Flydubai passengers plan lawsuit after cockpit attack
    Indian Express
  4. Pilot accused of hijacking attempt allegedly radicalised in Melbourne
    Sydney Morning Herald

12 articles

  1. Homem que atacou voo da Flydubai planejava atingir Tel Aviv, diz apuração
    CNN Brasil
  2. Flydubai hijacker became 'radicalised' while living in Australia, UAE says
    Home | GB News
  3. İsrail uçağını düşürmeye çalışan yardımcı pilot, 11 Eylül benzeri saldırı planlamış
    BirGün
  4. BAE: Flydubai pilotu intihar saldırısı planlıyordu
    DW Türkçe
  5. Flydubai attacker began drifting towards extremism in Australia, UAE says
    BBC - Home

41 articles

  1. UAE says Flydubai suspect intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport
    The Hill
  2. Hijacker rehearsed Tel Aviv airport attack twice before flight
    Sydney Morning Herald
  3. FlyDubai Co-Pilot Intended To Crash Plane Into Tel Aviv Airport, UAE Prosecutor Says
    World News - Breaking News, Top Stories
  4. Copiloto de Flydubai que planeaba un atentado suicida contra el aeropuerto de Tel Aviv en Israel se inspiró en el 11-S
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  5. UAE Confirms Flydubai Co-Pilot’s Alleged Plot To Crash Plane 9/11-Style Into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
    Times now