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Flydubai co-pilot barred by Oman over extremism linked to flight incident

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A Flydubai co-pilot, previously barred from flying by Oman due to extremist views, is under investigation for an incident where he allegedly attempted to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight. The co-pilot was subsequently hired by the UAE-based airline, raising questions about their vetting process. This event has disrupted the region's travel industry and heightened concerns about aviation security amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. AI

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Flydubai co-pilot barred by Oman over extremism linked to flight incident

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Flydubai plane attack: co-pilot previously barred from flying by Oman over extremist views

    The Flydubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The co-pilot was subsequently hired b…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Cara Anna, The Associated Press ·

    FlyDubai co-pilot used cockpit’s crash axe to try seizing control of flight and was barred from flying by Oman due to concerns over extremist views

    The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami.

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