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Flydubai Attempted Hijacker Reportedly Cited 9/11 as Pilot Inspiration
Original: Alleged Flydubai Attempted Hijacker Said 9/11 Encouraged Him to Become Pilot
The alleged attempted hijacker aboard a Flydubai flight reportedly told investigators that the September 11 attacks inspired him to pursue a career as a pilot. The revelation has drawn renewed attention to the incident and to aviation security screening, as commentators question how someone with such stated motives was able to train for and seek work in the cockpit.
Why now: The striking detail that the 9/11 attacks motivated his pilot ambitions is generating discussion about aviation security and screening.
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