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Alleged Flydubai Hijacker Cited 9/11 as Pilot Inspiration
Original: Alleged Flydubai Attempted Hijacker Said 9/11 Encouraged Him to Become Pilot
The man accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight reportedly told investigators that the September 11 attacks inspired him to pursue a career as a pilot. The claim has drawn renewed attention to airline security screening and how someone with such motives was able to train for and access the cockpit.
Why now: The unsettling irony of a 9/11-inspired plot involving a trained pilot has sparked widespread concern about aviation security.
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