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Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, UAE says
Original: Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, says UAE
UAE authorities say a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot with an axe in an attempted act of terrorism aboard a flight. The incident has prompted an official investigation into the co-pilot's motives and how he was able to bring the weapon into the cockpit. Details about injuries and the flight's outcome remain limited as officials release information gradually.
Why now: A rare alleged terrorist act by airline crew raises urgent questions about cockpit security and screening of pilots.
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