Emirati prosecutor confirms that the Flydubai co-pilot intended to commit a "terrorist act"
Middle East1 source1 country🔦 Under-reported51m ago
The General Prosecutor's Office of the United Arab Emirates confirmed that the co-pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling between Dubai and Tel Aviv last Wednesday, attempted to carry out a terrorist act. Authorities stated that the co-pilot initiated the attack by assaulting the pilot inside the cockpit, an action that nearly resulted in the crash of the aircraft.
Investigations into the co-pilot's background revealed that he had previously been disqualified from flying in his home country of Oman. Omani authorities had reportedly identified the individual as holding extremist views, leading to his prior suspension from aviation duties.
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Infobae (Headline 1)Focuses on the official legal confirmation of a terrorist act.
Infobae (Headline 2)Highlights the co-pilot's history of extremism and prior flight disqualification.
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