UAE prosecutors: The co-pilot involved in the Dubai Aviation incident used a fire axe to carry out a "terrorist attack."

On October 3 local time, UAE Attorney-General Al Shamsi stated that the act by the co-pilot of flydubai Flight FZ1073, who attacked the captain during the flight and attempted to seize control of the aircraft, constituted a "terrorist attack." The Attorney-General said that during the flight, the co-pilot carried out his planned actions, using an emergency fire axe in the cockpit to attack the captain and attempting to take control of the aircraft's controls. The Attorney-General also stated that the investigation is still ongoing, and investigators are verifying physical and digital evidence to determine the nature and motive of the incident. The final investigation results will be announced after the necessary procedures are completed.*