Two More Flydubai Co-Pilots Arrested in Terror Flight Investigation

The investigation into the "terror flight" aboard a Flydubai plane has yielded further arrests, with two additional co-pilots from the Maldives detained. The Maldivian Embassy in the UAE informed the families of the two men that they were arrested as part of the ongoing probe. These co-pilots knew the primary suspect, co-pilot Al-Hamami, through their work at the airline and may have lived near him. Both had previously flown to Israel for work, though their specific connection to the incident and the exact suspicions against them remain unclear. The investigation, which is exploring the possibility that the perpetrator acted as part of a terror cell, has also seen India launch its own independent inquiry. Indian investigators are reportedly seeking Israel's assistance and have requested flight data and black box information. Evidence suggests the suspect pilot requested to fly to Tel Aviv after joining Flydubai. Forensic analysis has also reportedly matched a captain's injury to an emergency axe, identified as the likely weapon.