Flydubai flight: Emirati investigation establishes that co-pilot was planning a "terrorist act"

The Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing his captain on a Flydubai flight on 30 September attempted to carry out a "terrorist" attack, according to the UAE Attorney General. The man reportedly attacked the pilot with an axe in the cockpit and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

Published on RocksNews: 3 Oct 2026, 06:01 UTC
Updated: 3 Oct 2026, 09:04 UTC
Language: English (Original language: French)

Flydubai flight: Emirati investigation establishes that co-pilot was planning a "terrorist act" — Flydubai flight: Emirati investigation establishes that co-pilot was planning a "terrorist act" — Image credit: France 24 (Français)

The Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing his captain on a Flydubai flight on 30 September attempted to carry out a "terrorist" attack, according to the UAE Attorney General. The man reportedly attacked the pilot with an axe in the cockpit and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

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