Should cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions
An incident on a Flydubai flight in which a co‑pilot stabbed the captain in an alleged attempt to bring down the aircraft has sparked debate over the practice of keeping cockpit doors locked from the inside. Authorities are reviewing security protocols after the attack, which highlighted vulnerabilities in current flight‑deck access rules and prompted calls for policy reassessment.