WorldUAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in attempted ‘terrorist’ act

The UAE says the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with an axe in the cockpit and tried to take control of the aircraft, describing it as an attempted terrorist act. Investigators are examining the co-pilot’s motive and possible links to others. The flight travelled from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Sep 30.