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UAE Says Omani Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted Terrorist Attack

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Omani co-pilot aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out a terrorist act during the flight, according to UAE prosecutors. The incident involved a crash axe and led to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

The co-pilot, identified as Hammam al-Hammami, attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft. Investigations are ongoing to determine motives and connections.

UAE leads the investigation into the incident, with Israeli officials involved. Netanyahu warned of severe consequences if the co-pilot acted under direction.

Omani authorities have banned the pilot from flying over concerns about extremist views, and he was removed from a job at Oman's national airline last year.

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  1. straits-times — Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, UAE says ·
  2. france24 — UAE investigators say Omani Flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist' attack ·
  3. aljazeera — Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist act’: UAE ·

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