Flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist act, reveals UAE investigation

October 3, 2026 4:12 PM

Flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist act, reveals UAE investigation

The UAE Attorney-General, Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has said investigations into the flydubai flight FZ1073 incident found that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act. Emirates News Agency (WAM) quoted Al Shamsi saying the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight by attacking the captain inside the flight deck with a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft. Investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances and motives behind th...

UAE to probe flydubai flight incident, will also investigate link to any terrorist activity

October 1, 2026 2:19 PM

UAE to probe flydubai flight incident, will also investigate link to any terrorist activity

The UAE Attorney-General has ordered an investigation into an incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday before being diverted and landing safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The investigation team will work to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether it was linked to any terrorist activity or involved prior planning. The probe follows flydubai’s statement that an altercation occurred in the flight d...