Australian agencies join probe of attempted flydubai hijack on Dubai‑Tel Aviv flight

Australian authorities have joined the global investigation into the attempted hijacking of flydubai flight FZ103, with the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team leading the probe.

The Boeing 737 Max 8 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers and six crew when it descended rapidly from 34,000 feet to 15,000 feet; the captain was stabbed by the first officer with a crash axe, made distress calls and opened the cockpit door despite his injuries, and at least two Australians were on board.