Flydubai cockpit attack

Flydubai attack: UAE detains 2 Maldivian pilots over links with accused co-pilot - report

Authorities have detained two Maldivian pilots in connection with the flydubai stabbing incident that occurred recently. The stabbing incident involved Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami attacking Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with an axe. Despite serious injuries, Machchhar managed to unlock the cockpit and stabilize the aircraft with crew assistance. Investigators are exploring al-Hammami's alleged extremist links and how he was hired by flydubai.

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The two pilots have not been publicly charged.

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flydubai probe widens as 2 Maldivian pilots detained in UAE over ‘plot to down aircraft’: Report

The two pilots were taken into custody on October 3, and their families have been formally notified of their detention by the Maldivian Embassy in the UAE.