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

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The United Arab Emirates said a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot with an axe in what authorities described as an attempted terrorist attack. Israeli officials have reportedly identified the co-pilot as an Omani national, though the airline and Emirati authorities have not publicly named him.

While Emirati authorities and the airline have not publicly identified the co-pilot, Israeli officials have previously said he is an ​Omani national. Oman has not commented on the incident.