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Attack on FlyDubai pilot during flight

An incident occurred on a FlyDubai flight when the co-pilot attacked the captain with a knife. Passengers and additional crew managed to subdue the attacker, after which both pilots were hospitalized.

In brief

  • The co-pilot attacked the captain of the plane with a knife.
  • Passengers helped to subdue the attacker on board.
  • The captain of the plane sustained injuries during the attack.
  • The co-pilot shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the attack.
  • Both pilots were hospitalized after the incident.
Covered by 3 of 6 media groups
  • Budgetno reports
  • Public moneyno reports
  • Media business1
  • Big capital1
  • Readers and grantsno reports
  • Undisclosed2

Not covered by: budget, public money, readers and grants.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Undisclosed
  • Newsroom 6
75%6 items
Media business
  • Newsroom 1
13%1 item
Big capital
  • Newsroom 1
12%1 item

How we count media groups — Methodology

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