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Flydubai co-pilot was banned by Oman over extremist views
Original: Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman for extremist views
A co-pilot flying for the Dubai-based carrier Flydubai had been banned from flying by Omani authorities for holding extremist views, according to a France 24 report dated 3 October 2026. The revelation raises questions about aviation security vetting across Gulf carriers, since the pilot was nevertheless operating commercial flights. The reported ban by Oman has prompted discussion of how such restrictions are shared between regional regulators and airlines.
Why now: The security implications of an airline co-pilot flying commercially despite an official ban for extremist views are alarming to readers.
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