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Flydubai captain hailed as hero after cockpit attack
Original: Captain hailed as a hero after Flydubai cockpit attack
A Flydubai flight captain is being praised as a hero after a passenger attempted to attack the cockpit mid-flight. The crew restrained the man and the aircraft landed safely, and reports have singled out the captain's quick response. The airline and authorities are expected to review the incident as attention on the story grows.
Why now: The dramatic in-flight security breach and the captain's praised handling of it are drawing widespread attention.
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