Fly Dubai co‑pilot attacks captain on Dubai‑Tel Aviv flight
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- On a Fly Dubai service from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the Omani‑citizen co‑pilot assaulted the Indian captain and tried to crash the aircraft, according to a survivor’s account.
- Passengers broke into the cockpit and restrained the attacker while off‑duty pilots assumed control and landed the plane, and the airline is considering suspending its Dubai‑Tel Aviv routes.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security vulnerabilities on regional flights and could disrupt Fly Dubai’s schedule on a key Middle‑East route.
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