A Flydubai jet was recently targeted in an attempted hijacking, with the co-pilot striking the captain with a cockpit axe.
What happened
According to the captain, the co-pilot asked to pray just minutes before the attack, which was carried out from behind with the axe.
New evidence has revealed the suspect's apparent affinity for al-Qaeda and pro-al-Qaeda propaganda, which calls for further attacks on aircraft carrying Americans and Israelis.
The attempted hijacking occurred on a Flydubai jet, with the incident taking place on a Wednesday, although the exact date of the incident is not specified in the available information.
The details of the incident and the suspect's motivations are still being investigated, but the evidence of the suspect's affinity for al-Qaeda and related propaganda suggests a possible terrorist motive.
