UAE confirms Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe in attack on captain

The United Arab Emirates confirmed that a co-pilot used a crash axe to attack the captain of a Flydubai flight, attempting to take control of the plane. The co-pilot, an Omani national, was banned from flying due to extremist views.

Why it matters. The incident raises concerns about security measures and the potential for terrorist acts in the aviation industry, particularly given the co-pilot's background and the lack of formal diplomatic relations between Oman and Israel.