https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-captain-with-axe-uae-official-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-captain-with-axe-uae-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-captain-with-axe-uae-official-says#u104626Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:02:28 +0000A Flydubai co-pilot used an emergency crash ax to attack the captain of an Israel-bound flight in an attempt to seize control of the aircraft. The United Arab Emirates prosecutor general and other officials have characterized the incident as a terrorist operation. The flight, carrying over 170 people, diverted to Saudi Arabia after the struggle caused the plane to plunge 17,000ft. UAE officials state the attacker initiated a pre-planned plot during the flight to take over the aircraft flight controls.Why it mattersThe incident involved flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. It raises