# Hero FlyDubai pilot speaks out for first time about in-flight attack

https://mins.news/en/item/104834

- NBC News, 2026-10-17 22:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/hero-flydubai-pilot-speaks-for-first-time-on-in-flight-attack-271760453851

> The FlyDubai pilot who was at the controls when his co-pilot tried to bring down the plane has spoken publicly for the first time.

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