Flydubai Flight: UAE Investigation Concludes Co-Pilot Was Planning a 'Terrorist Act'
The man, an Omani national, is alleged to have attacked the captain with a crash axe before attempting to seize control of the aircraft.
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The investigation conducted by UAE authorities has established that a Flydubai co-pilot was planning a "terrorist act," according to France 24.
The co-pilot, an Omani national, is accused of attacking the captain with a crash axe present in the cockpit on September 30, before attempting to take control of the aircraft, the United Arab Emirates' prosecutor general said.
France 24 reports that the man had previously been radicalized and grounded by Omani authorities, a detail that raises questions about the vetting procedures applied by the airline when he was hired.
The article does not specify at this stage the captain's state of health or any judicial proceedings being considered against the co-pilot.
Flydubai has not publicly commented, according to available information, on any measures taken since this incident to strengthen onboard security.
Sources
- Vol Flydubai : l'enquête émiratie établit que le copilote planifiait un "acte terroriste" — France 24 — Français
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