Trump praises passenger who helped subdue co-pilot on FlyDubai flight

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Which outlets covered Trump praises passenger who helped subdue co-pilot on FlyDubai flight?

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What happened on FlyDubai Flight FZ1073?

FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 182 people, experienced an incident where the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to seize control. Passengers, including Yaniv Hayoun, intervened to subdue the co-pilot, and the flight was safely diverted to Saudi Arabia.

Who is Yaniv Hayoun?

Yaniv Hayoun is an Israeli plumber who was a passenger on FlyDubai Flight FZ1073. He is credited with helping to subdue the co-pilot during an in-flight incident and was praised as a hero by President Donald Trump.

What did President Donald Trump say about the incident?

President Donald Trump posted a video praising Yaniv Hayoun as a hero. He stated that Hayoun "did an amazing job" and that "He can be my plumber. He can be whatever he wants to be."

How did authorities describe the incident?

United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack. They reported that the co-pilot assaulted the captain with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft.