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UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot planned terrorist act
Emirati authorities have alleged that a flydubai co-pilot used an emergency cockpit axe to attack the captain during a flight bound for Israel, with investigators suggesting the incident was part of a planned terrorist operation. The motive behind the attack remains undisclosed.
LSN Malaysia ·
United Arab Emirates investigators have characterised the cockpit assault aboard a flydubai aircraft as a planned terrorist act, according to official statements regarding the incident involving a co-pilot and captain.
The co-pilot allegedly wielded the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain during the flight, which was heading to Israel. The aircraft was able to land safely following the altercation, with both crew members reportedly surviving the incident.
While Emirati authorities have classified the incident as terrorism-related, specific details regarding the co-pilot's alleged motive have not been disclosed publicly. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the cockpit confrontation continues.
Flydubai, the budget carrier owned by the Dubai government, has not released extensive public comments on the incident. The case highlights ongoing security concerns within aviation operations across the Middle East region.