UAE calls FlyDubai cockpit attack an attempted terrorist takeover

The United Arab Emirates says first officer Hamam al-Hamami attempted a terrorist attack to seize FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, the 30 September Dubai-to-Tel Aviv service. Investigators say the Omani co-pilot attacked Capt. Smit Machchhar to take control. The case raises hard questions about insider threats on politically sensitive routes and divided jurisdiction among investigators.