An Egyptian man who hijacked a plane is due to appear in court in Cyprus later today.
The hijacker forced the EgyptAir flight to land in Cyprus, but later surrendered to police following a six-hour stand-off.
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All passengers and crew were released from the plane unharmed.
Cypriot Police have confirmed that the explosive belt the hijacker claimed to be wearing was fake.
But it's raised more questions about Egypt's aeroplane safety record – after a jet was blown up there in October.
Aviation security expert Philip Baum thinks current checks are too broad.
