Flydubai captain describes fight for survival during 737 MAX cockpit attack
Smit Machchhar said he blocked blows aimed at his head and managed to open the cockpit door while the aircraft entered a steep descent
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UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit axe in terrorist act
Investigation says first officer tried to take control of 737 MAX 8; authorities are examining his motives and possible links
Flydubai 737 MAX plunges 14,000 feet after cockpit attack, diverts to Saudi Arabia
Netanyahu says one pilot stabbed the other and apparently tried to crash the aircraft; flydubai confirms a flight-deck altercation but says the motive remains unknown
Flydubai signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with options for 75 more
The new agreement has been announced a day after the Middle Eastern carrier reached a preliminary agreement with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo aircraft
flydubai signs MoU for up to 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, ending Boeing exclusivity
Carrier moves to diversify fleet as part of expansion strategy and Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.
flydubai chooses the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody aircraft
The airline founded in 2008 has a fleet of 80 737 jets, but decided to expand capacity and routes with 30 787-9s