Flydubai cockpit attack: fresh questions over co-pilot screening

A co-pilot on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 is accused of attacking the Indian captain during a September 30 flight; the UAE has described the incident as an attempted terrorist operation, while reports about the suspect’s background remain under scrutiny.

Confirmed Facts

• News18 reports that 182 people were aboard and that passengers and off-duty pilots helped overpower the co-pilot. The report says the aircraft lost about 16,000 feet in roughly 30 seconds before control...