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FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to crash flight into Israel also planned earlier attack
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According to people briefed on the investigation, the FlyDubai co-pilot who is accused of attempting to crash a flight into Israel had also planned an attack on an earlier trip. The development was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the probe. The case involves a serious security breach within the airline industry, highlighting ongoing threats to aviation security in the region. The investigation is continuing, and further details about the earlier planned attack and the co-pilot's motives have not been disclosed.
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The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attempting to crash a flight into Israel had allegedly planned an attack during an earlier trip, according to people briefed on the investigation.
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