Shea Levin — text status

UAE prosecutors have confirmed that the attack by the Flydubai co-pilot was an attempted terrorist attack, with reports indicating that suspect Hamam Al Hammami could face the death penalty. Investigators are examining his possible foreign ties, extremist views and how Flydubai hired him despite a reported flying ban in Oman. Reports suggest he may have planned to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.