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Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Pilot With Axe, UAE Says
Original: Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Pilot With Axe, Attempted 'Terrorist Attack', UAE Says
UAE authorities say a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot with an axe in what officials are calling an attempted terrorist attack onboard. The incident has drawn attention to cockpit security and the vetting of flight crew, with reports circulating widely across international news outlets as details of the case and the investigation emerge.
Why now: An alleged attempted terrorist attack by a crew member aboard a commercial flight is a rare and alarming breach of aviation security.
Evidence
- Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Pilot With Axe, Attempted 'Terrorist Attack', UAE Says · U.S. News & World Report
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