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Flydubai Co-Pilot Flagged for Extremism Before Attack, Acted Alone
Original: Flydubai Co-Pilot Was Flagged for Extremism Before Attack, Investigators Say He Acted Alone
Investigators say a Flydubai co-pilot who carried out an attack had previously been flagged for extremist tendencies, and have concluded he acted alone. The disclosure raises questions about how aviation crews are vetted and monitored, and about whether warning signs were missed before the incident.
Why now: The revelation that an airline crew member was known to authorities before an attack is prompting scrutiny of aviation security vetting.
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- Flydubai Co-Pilot Was Flagged for Extremism Before Attack, Investigators Say He Acted Alone · The Media Line
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