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🌍 WorldBBC WorldSaturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM UTC1h ago

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official saysPhoto: BBC World

The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker

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