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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
Original: Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c61wv7lgex13o?at_medi
A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe, according to a UAE official, in what appears to be an unusual in-flight or onboard security incident. The claim, reported by BBC News, is drawing attention because crew-on-crew violence in the cockpit is extremely rare and raises questions about airline vetting and cockpit security procedures. Details about the flight, injuries, and the co-pilot's motives have not yet been made clear.
Why now: A rare allegation of cockpit violence involving a major Gulf airline has just surfaced, prompting concern about aviation safety and security
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