FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

Flydubai co-pilot allegedly wielded axe in attempted terrorist attack

The use of the crash axe dispels concerns that the suspect carried a knife onto the aircraft, but sets off a debate about future safeguards against rogue pilots.

Oct 3, 2026

Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

Oct 3, 2026

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.

Oct 3, 2026

Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE

Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out a “terrorist attack” during the flight, the United ⁠Arab Emirates prosecutor general said on Saturday, according to a state news agency. The UAE statement cited the attorney general as saying the co-pilot also tried to take control of the plane during Wednesday’s attack on the Israel-bound fl

Oct 3, 2026

Flydubai co-pilot used crash ax to hack at pilot in attempted ‘terrorist attack’: UAE official

The deranged flydubai co-pilot used a crash ax to hurt the pilot and try to take control of the cockpit in an attempted “terrorist attack,” the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general revealed. Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked pilot Smit Machchhar with the emergency crash ax, which is typically stored in the cockpit, Prosecutor General Hamad Saif...

Oct 3, 2026