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Omani co-pilot accused of attempted hijack of Israel-bound flydubai flight
Original: Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Israel-bound flydubai flight previously banned from flying over radical views: report
The co-pilot of a flydubai flight bound for Israel, an Omani national, has been accused of attempting to hijack the aircraft, according to a report. He had reportedly previously been banned from flying because of radical views. The alleged incident has drawn attention to airline security vetting and raised concerns about flight safety on routes to Israel.
Why now: The serious accusation of an attempted hijacking on an Israel-bound flight, combined with the co-pilot's reported prior ban for radical views, has prompted widespread attention.
Evidence
- Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Israel-bound flydubai flight previously banned from flying over radical views: report · New York Post
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