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UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Axe

Oct 3, 202646 sources

Summary

In October 2026, the attorney-general of the United Arab Emirates said a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with the cockpit's crash axe. The UAE described the incident as a planning and attempted terrorist act.

The co-pilot was named in connection with the case. Flydubai is based in Dubai, and the flight was linked to Tel Aviv.

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