UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning ‘terrorist act’

United Arab Emirates investigators have identified a mid-flight incident involving a flydubai co-pilot as a planned terrorist act. During a flight bound for Israel, the co-pilot allegedly used an emergency cockpit axe to attack the captain. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the assault, and initial reports have provided conflicting information regarding the perpetrator's nationality.

Reports indicate that the co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in his home country of Oman due to security concerns. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack and the background of the individual involved.