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UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe during flight

In brief

The UAE attorney general said the co-pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. UAE authorities described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack. The flight was carrying more than 170 people.

Generated automatically by AI from 14 sources, without editorial review · updated 3 Oct

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  1. 2 Oct, 13:21U.A.E. says co-pilot on FlyDubai plane that nearly crashed attacked captain with cockpit's crash axe · CBC News
  2. 3 Oct, 06:17UAE Attorney General: Terrorist plot behind flydubai FZ1073 incident · Mobile Business
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  1. 3 October
  2. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Latest3 Oct, 17:17

    Flydubai co-pilot allegedly wielded axe in attempted terrorist attack

    The use of the crash axe dispels concerns that the suspect carried a knife onto the aircraft, but sets off a debate about future safeguards against rogue pilots.

    The Sydney Morning HeraldThe Sydney Morning Herald•David Crowe
  3. Al Jazeera
    Follow-up3 Oct, 16:17

    Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

    Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  4. CNBC
    Follow-up3 Oct, 12:34

    FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says

    The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.

    CNBCCNBC
  5. Air Data News
    Follow-up3 Oct, 12:00

    UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit axe in terrorist act

    Investigation says first officer tried to take control of 737 MAX 8; authorities are examining his motives and possible links

    Air Data NewsAir Data News•Ricardo Meier
  6. A
    Follow-up3 Oct, 11:55

    UAE Prosecutor: Flydubai Co-Pilot Used Cockpit Emergency Axe in Attempted Terrorist Attack

    ABU DHABI — Investigations into the mid-air attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 have revealed that First Officer Hamam al-Hammami used an emergency crash axe stowed in the flight deck to assault the aircraft’s captain in an attempted act of terrorism.

    AAIRLIVE•AIRLIVE contibutors
  7. GB
    Follow-up3 Oct, 09:34

    Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', UAE says

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review
  8. The New York Times
    Follow-up3 Oct, 09:18

    FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

    The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman
  9. The Washington Post
    Follow-up3 Oct, 08:40

    FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attack captain, UAE says

    The co-pilot of FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv attempted to “take control of the aircraft” to carry out a “terrorist act,” UAE officials said.

    The Washington PostThe Washington Post•Helier Cheung
  10. Financial Times
    Follow-up3 Oct, 08:01

    Co-pilot used axe to carry out ‘terrorist act’ on Flydubai flight

    Flight 1073 was heading to Tel Aviv when the attack was launched in the cockpit

    Financial TimesFinancial Times
  11. BBC
    Follow-up3 Oct, 07:49

    Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

    The flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was carrying more than 170 people when the attack took place.

    BBCBBC
  12. The Guardian
    Follow-up3 Oct, 07:01

    Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE

    Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out a “terrorist attack” during the flight, the…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Guardian staff and agencies
  13. GB
    Follow-up3 Oct, 06:51

    Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist' attack, UAE says

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review
  14. MB
    Follow-up3 Oct, 06:17

    UAE Attorney General: Terrorist plot behind flydubai FZ1073 incident

    Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney General of the UAE, announced that investigations into the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed that the aircraft's co-pilot had begun carrying out a terrorist operation.

    MBMobile Business•Emirates247
  15. Al Jazeera
    Follow-up3 Oct, 06:16

    Flydubai co-pilot stabbed captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist’ attack: UAE

    This is a breaking news story.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  16. Sky News
    Follow-up3 Oct, 06:07

    Flydubai co-pilot 'attacked pilot with axe in suspected terrorist attack', UAE says

    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.

    Sky NewsSky News
  17. 2 October
  18. CBC News
    First seen2 Oct, 13:21

    U.A.E. says co-pilot on FlyDubai plane that nearly crashed attacked captain with cockpit's crash axe

    CBC NewsCBC News