The FBI is warning that al-Qaida could attempt to commandeer helicopters, limousines and other rental vehicles to launch attacks inside the United States. Helicopters are more maneuverable than fixed-wing airplanes, especially in urban areas such as New York, and the FBI said they also have a “non-threatening appearance” that might allow them to fly undetected and be crashed into buildings. “Al-Qaida has apparently considered the use of helicopters as an alternative to recruiting operatives for fixed-wing aircraft,” said the bulletin, sent Friday night to police and other government officials nationwide and obtained Monday by The Associated Press. Full Story
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