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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe, UAE says
Original: Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /03/flydubai-co
UAE authorities say a Flydubai co-pilot used the emergency crash axe on board to attack the captain during a flight. The disclosure has prompted questions about cockpit security and pilot screening, with the incident drawing wide coverage across the Middle East and the international aviation industry.
Why now: A rare alleged in-flight attack by a co-pilot on the captain raises urgent questions about cockpit safety and security procedures.
FlydubaiUnited Arab EmiratesThe Guardian
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