Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported46m ago
The United Arab Emirates has alleged that a Flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist attack using an aircraft crash axe. The incident has drawn international attention, with reports originating from the Jerusalem Daily regarding the nature of the event.
The revelation that the suspect utilized a standard crash axe rather than smuggling a knife aboard the aircraft has alleviated certain security concerns regarding weapon screening, while simultaneously prompting broader discussions about implementing future safeguards to address the threat of rogue pilots.
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The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (AU)Focuses on the weapon used and resulting debates over pilot security safeguards.
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