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Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted terrorist attack, UAE says
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The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, bound for Israel, attempted to carry out a "terrorist attack" during the flight, according to the United Arab Emirates prosecutor, Al-Monitor reported. The co-pilot attacked the pilot with an axe, the prosecutor said.
The incident occurred aboard the Dubai-based airline's aircraft. Authorities did not immediately provide additional details about the flight's outcome or the circumstances surrounding the attack.
