UAE says investigation uncovers attempted terrorist act on Flydubai flight

An investigation into an incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073 has revealed an attempted terrorist act by the aircraft’s co-pilot, UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi announced on Saturday.

Al Shamsi said investigators had found that the co-pilot had begun trying to carry out the act. The allegation places a member of the flight crew at the centre of the inquiry.

The announcement identified the flight by its number but did not specify its route or when the incident occurred.

No further details were provided in the summary of the announcement about the co-pilot’s alleged actions, the evidence gathered or the status of any legal proceedings.