The Flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out a terrorist attack during a Tel Aviv-bound flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general has said.
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Flydubai pilot attacked captain with cockpit’s crash axe in attempted terrorist attack, UAE says
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03.10.2026
Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack
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03.10.2026
UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in “terrorist” act
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03.10.2026
Flydubai co-pilot attempted 'terrorist attack,' UAE says
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03.10.2026
Flydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe
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05.10.2026
Flydubai co-pilot: Australian links probed after 'axe attack' on captain
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