The UAE’s attorney general has said the FlyDubai co-pilot involved in last month’s incident attempted to carry out a terrorist act. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi made the statement this week. The co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain inside the cockpit. Investigators say the pilot was overpowered. The aircraft was the first flight bringing Israeli tourists back from the UAE. It landed safely in Tel Aviv. The UAE has launched a criminal investigation. The incident has raised questions about cockpit security rules. Some airlines require two crew members in the cockpit at all times. Others do not. FlyDubai has not commented on the attorney general’s statement. The case is now with prosecutors. Authorities say more details will follow as the probe continues. The UAE has launched a criminal investigation into the incident. Some airlines require two crew members in the cockpit at all times. FlyDubai has not commented on the attorney general’s statement. The case is now with prosecutors.