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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe during a flight, according to a UAE official. The incident has raised urgent questions about cockpit security and pilot screening, with authorities investigating how the assault occurred and whether other crew or passengers were harmed. Details about the flight, the captain's condition and the motive remain limited as inquiries continue.
Why now: A violent assault inside an airline cockpit is a rare and alarming breach of aviation safety, prompting widespread attention and questions about flight security.
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