https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-pilot-with-axe-in-attempted-terrorist-attack-uae-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-pilot-with-axe-in-attempted-terrorist-attack-uae-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-pilot-with-axe-in-attempted-terrorist-attack-uae-says#u102141Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:31:59 +0000A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the flight captain with a cockpit crash axe and tried to seize control of the aircraft in an incident the United Arab Emirates has classified as an attempted terrorist attack. Flight FZ1073 was bound for Israel when the assault occurred. Passengers intervened after a mother screamed, rushing forward to help subdue the attacker and rescue the crew. Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and the captain managed to thwart the cockpit breach, and leaders from Israel and India subsequently hailed the crew for saving the passengers.Why it mattersThe incident brings renewed focus to