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Flydubai co-pilot used axe in attempted attack, UAE says
Original: Flydubai co-pilot used axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', senior UAE official says
A senior UAE official says a Flydubai co-pilot attempted what authorities are calling a terrorist attack, using an axe during the incident. Details about when the event took place, whether anyone was harmed, and the co-pilot's motives have not been released. The claim is drawing attention given ongoing security concerns around commercial aviation and the region's busy air travel network.
Why now: A rare claim of an attempted terrorist act involving airline crew has prompted questions about aviation security.
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