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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:40:40 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist act’: UAE

  2. Co-pilot attacked Indian captain with crash axe: UAE on flydubai 'terrorist attack'

  3. Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami: What we know about the alleged attacker?

  4. Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments

  5. Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, says UAE

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

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

Sources

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