CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show

The Central Intelligence Agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings that included a 1995 assessment noting the spy agency had awareness of Al Qaeda's interest in using aircraft as weapons. The briefing indicated the CIA believed such plans were known among extremist groups. The declassified documents were released as part of a review of pre-9/11 intelligence materials. No additional details about specific actions taken in response to the assessment were included in the released materials.

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