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Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacks Captain with Axe Mid-Flight

💡 Why it matters

The attack endangered hundreds of lives and could lead to stricter aviation security measures globally, affecting how airlines vet and monitor flight crew.

A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe during a flight, causing the plane to plunge over 17,000 feet before passengers and crew subdued the attacker. The incident occurred two and a half hours into the journey, according to UAE officials.