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Flydubai Co-pilot Banned in Oman Over Extremist Views After Flight Attack
Original: 🟠 UPDATE Flydubai Co-pilot Banned in Oman for Extremist Views The attack occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv car
A Flydubai co-pilot has been banned from Oman over alleged extremist views, following reports of an attack aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying more than 170 people. The weapon used was reportedly a crash axe. The case is drawing attention because it links airline crew vetting, UAE-Israel routes and regional security concerns.
Why now: Reports of a flight crew member attacking passengers on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, followed by an Omani entry ban, are alarming travellers and raising security questions.
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