FlyDubai and Die...
...But Not Today as Passengers Go Full United 93, Storm Cockpit, and Take Back Control
What began Wednesday morning as a reported cockpit altercation aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight has evolved into a suspected terror attack involving an attempt to seize control of the aircraft. Alex Selsky and Jonathan Spyer, spokesmen for the Middle East Forum, are available to discuss what the incident reveals about aviation security, the insider threat and the rapidly changing security environment surrounding Israel and the Gulf.
- Passengers may have stopped another Flight 93-style catastrophe
- An alleged insider threat put an Israeli-bound flight at risk
- Saudi Arabia provided an unexpected refuge for Israeli passengers
- Gulf aviation raises new questions about cockpit security
- Breaking news outran officials during a rapidly evolving crisis
About the Middle East Forum
Founded in 1994 by Daniel Pipes, the Middle East Forum is an applied policy research organization that promotes American interests in the Middle East and protects Western values from Middle Eastern threats. Through research, operational initiatives, and direct engagement with policymakers, MEF converts analysis into measurable outcomes, from eliminating billions in terror-linked funding to reshaping the security posture of allied governments.
TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, CALL OR TEXT 512-966-0983 OR EMAIL BOOKINGS@SPECIALGUESTS.COM

260 Union Square NW, Suite #208
Hickory, NC 28601