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3 October 2026

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

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

The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker.

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