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UAE AG Discloses Flydubai Case Details
The Emirati government has revealed that the Omani co-pilot involved in the Fly Dubai incident planned to take control of the aircraft and used it in an act of terrorism. He attacked the pilot with an emergency axe, which led to a sudden descent and the aircraft being redirected to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with passengers and backup crew managing the situation. Investigations showed that the suspect had been working for several airlines since 2017, including Oman Air and Royal Moroccan Airlines, before joining Fly Dubai in January 2026. This incident followed a severe turbulence and an attack inside the cockpit of flight FZ1073, resulting in injuries to the captain and the safe evacuation of more than 170 passengers, most of whom are Israelis. The co-pilot has been detained in Saudi Arabia, and authorities are continuing their investigations to uncover his motives and background.
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