Flydubai co-pilot used axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', senior UAE official says
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β’Sat, 3 Oct 2026 08:56:02 +0000
π° What Happened
The United Arab Emirates says a flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out a terrorist attack during a flight bound for Israel. The plane was flight FZ1073.
Prosecutors say he attacked the pilot in the cockpit with a crash axe. It is the first time UAE officials have called the incident an attempted terrorist attack.
π The Backstory
Sources told Reuters the co-pilot was Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national. Israel had earlier said the co-pilot was Omani. Oman has not commented.
The flight was heading to Israel at a time of high tension in the Middle East. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Some sell to neighbours, while others take orders through apps like Instagram.
π― Why It Matters
Safety in the air is something every traveller relies on. This case raises questions about how airlines screen and protect their crews.
The United Arab Emirates says a flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out a terrorist attack during a flight bound for Israel. The plane was flight FZ1073.
Prosecutors say he attacked the pilot in the cockpit with a crash axe. It is the first time UAE officials have called the incident an attempted terrorist attack.
Sources told Reuters the co-pilot was Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national. Israel had earlier said the co-pilot was Omani. Oman has not commented.
The flight was heading to Israel at a time of high tension in the Middle East. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Some sell to neighbours, while others take orders through apps like Instagram.
Safety in the air is something every traveller relies on. This case raises questions about how airlines screen and protect their crews.