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Flydubai co-pilot banned in Oman over extremist views
Original: 🟠 UPDATE Flydubai Co-pilot Banned in Oman for Extremist Views The UAE prosecutor general characterized the incident as a
A Flydubai co-pilot has been banned in Oman over alleged extremist views, in a case the UAE prosecutor general described as a 'terrorist attack'. Authorities say the co-pilot used a crash axe and attempted to seize control of the aircraft, nearly crashing it with 182 people on board. The incident has raised alarm about cockpit security and airline crew vetting across the Gulf.
Why now: Reports of an attempted cockpit takeover by an airline crew member are alarming and raise questions about aviation security vetting.
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