'Terror Like 9/11': Al Qaeda Celebrates FlyDubai Pilot And Plans Similar Mission For U.S Flights

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A fresh terror warning is emerging after an Al Qaeda-linked publication reportedly praised the attempted takeover of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 and called for copycat attacks targeting American and Israeli airliners. The reported propaganda reportedly invoked the September 11 attacks while portraying the dramatic cockpit incident as an example for others to follow. The Flydubai flight, carrying more than 170 passengers and crew, reportedly suffered a major mid-air emergency after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with an axe. The aircraft plunged more than 16,000 feet before passengers and off-duty pilots intervened and helped bring the situation under control. UAE authorities are investigating the incident as an attempted terrorist attack, while questions remain over the alleged co-pilot's motive and whether he acted alone. The reported Al Qaeda-linked propaganda has now raised fresh concerns over extremist threats to aviation and potential attacks targeting U.S. and Israe

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