flydubai pilot allegedly planned to hijack previous flight to Tel Aviv: Reuters

A flydubai pilot, identified as Maher al-Ajaka, is accused of planning a hijacking attempt against a previous flight destined for Tel Aviv. According to reports from Reuters and subsequent coverage by AeroTime, the incident occurred on June 10, 2024, aboard an aircraft preparing for takeoff from Dubai International Airport. Al-Ajaka attacked his captain during the event, leading to a chaotic situation within the cockpit. Authorities are investigating whether he intended to crash the plane or force it to land in Israel. The investigation remains ongoing with authorities gathering evidence related to this serious aviation security breach.