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Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say

Early indications suggest the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and trying to seize control of an Israel bound plane acted alone, rather than as part of a larger organization or on behalf of a foreign government, multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security official told NBC News.

Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security

The quick-thinking actions of the captain of last week’s Flydubai flight bound for Israel prevented what could have been an unmitigated hijacking disaster. But aviation safety experts say the incident raises serious concerns about the security failures before the flight and how it happened in the first place.

In 1974, Houston replaced most of an asphalt road base with incinerator ash; 3 years later, the 89% waste mix was performing almost like conventional pavement

In a groundbreaking project in 1974, Houston utilized incinerator ash in road construction, achieving impressive performance results that paved the way for sustainable, waste-based materials in infrastructure. Discover how this early experiment transformed urban road-building practices and addressed waste disposal challenges.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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