{
  "id": 13736111,
  "title": "Where are the pilots who saved us? Flydubai survivor questions crew’s role in attack - interview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/where-are-the-pilots-who-saved-us-flydubai-survivor-questions-crews",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T14:52:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-911331"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eleven days after thwarting a co-pilot's attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel, Asaf Rajuan seeks investigations into two flight attendants and the two additional pilots who safely landed the aircraft in Saudi Arabia. On a September 30 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot attacked the captain with an aircraft emergency axe, prompting a diversion to Tabuk. Rajuan suspects the attendants may have aided the attacker, recounting confrontations, objections to filming, and exchanges between the two men. While the UAE credited a flight attendant with subduing the attacker, Rajuan's allegations remain unsubstantiated. The incident has left Rajuan questioning the crew's conduct and the atmosphere of fear on board. He wants Israel involved in uncovering the truth and has specifically called for investigations into the attendants and the additional pilots.",
  "summary": "Asaf Rajuan suspects two flight attendants assisted the attacker. The Post’s earlier reporting explained why two extra pilots were aboard and described the struggle to get them to the controls.",
  "key_points": [
    "Asaf Rajuan questions crew's role in attack.",
    "Co-pilot attacked captain with emergency axe.",
    "Rajuan seeks investigations into attendants and additional pilots."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "$43.5 million at stake? Flydubai passengers plan lawsuit after cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/43-5-million-at-stake-flydubai-passengers-plan-lawsuit-after-cockpit",
        "published": "2026-10-11T13:50:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}