Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Attacks Pilot with Axe in Suspected Terror Plot, UAE Reports
UAE confirms co-pilot attacked pilot with axe on Tel Aviv-bound flight, raising terror concerns. Investigation into motive and past radical links continues.
POLICY WIRE — Dubai, United Arab Emirates — A Flydubai co-pilot is accused of attempting to carry out a terrorist attack during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, according to the UAE prosecutor general.
The incident occurred aboard a plane carrying 182 passengers, with authorities indicating that the co-pilot attempted to crash the aircraft. The motive behind the alleged act remains under investigation, with speculation about extremist influences.
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A source familiar with the case revealed that the co-pilot had previously been barred from flying by Oman Air in 2024 due to visits to radical Islamic websites. He was later hired by Flydubai without a proper background check, raising questions about the airline’s vetting process.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
