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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Accused of Cockpit Attack Was Previously Grounded by Oman Air, Report Says
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a FlyDubai flight was previously grounded by Oman Air in 2024 due to concerns about his visits to radical Islamic websites. FlyDubai hired him without conducting a background check. The alleged attack occurred on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, but passengers and crew members managed to restrain the suspect, averting a potential disaster. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the incident as terrorism, citing the attacker's 'Islamic radicalization.'
Key facts
- The FlyDubai co-pilot was grounded by Oman Air in 2024 due to concerns about his visits to radical Islamic websites.
- FlyDubai hired the co-pilot without conducting a background check.
- The alleged attack occurred on FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Passengers and crew members restrained the suspect, preventing a potential disaster.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as an act of terrorism.