FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says

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Published 3 Oct 2026, 10:34 pm·4 d ago·1 min read

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The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.

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FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says

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