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Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, UAE says
Original: Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE
United Arab Emirates investigators have concluded that the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight used the aircraft's crash axe to attack the captain, according to reports carried by The Guardian. The finding sheds light on a violent incident aboard the carrier, raising questions about cockpit security and crew vetting at the Dubai-based airline. Officials have not detailed the captain's condition or the flight's outcome.
Why now: The UAE's disclosure of a serious in-flight attack by a pilot is a shocking revelation bearing on aviation security.
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