UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted 'terrorist' attack
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have described an incident involving a Flydubai co-pilot as an attempted terrorist attack.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said that a co-pilot employed by the airline Flydubai attempted what they described as a "terrorist" attack, according to a report carried by Al Jazeera.
Limited details were available about the circumstances of the incident, including when and where it took place, or the current status of the co-pilot involved.
Flydubai is a Dubai-based low-cost carrier that operates flights across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. The UAE's characterization of the incident as a terrorist attack suggests that aviation and security authorities in the country are treating the matter as a serious security concern.
Further information, including any official statement from Flydubai or UAE aviation authorities, had not been made publicly available at the time of this report.
Sources
- Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack — Al Jazeera — All
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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