Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say

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Two Israeli officials say the flydubai co-pilot told UAE interrogators he had planned an attack before joining the airline. He allegedly stabbed the captain last week in an attempt to crash the aircraft, and the investigation is ongoing.

JERUSALEM, Oct 5 - The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane last week told UAE interrogators he planned the attack before being hired by the airline, according to two Israeli officials with knowledge of the probe.