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Co-pilot banned from flying by Oman
Flydubai co-pilot barred by Oman after stabbing captain on flight.
In brief
Flydubai co-pilot barred by Oman after stabbing captain on flight. A Flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain during Flight 1073 was banned from flying by Oman due to radical ideological concerns. Originally reported by Dw.
Co-pilot barred by Oman
The co-pilot who stabbed his captain during Flydubai Flight 1073 was reportedly barred from flying by Oman over concerns he adopted radical ideological views.
Attack on flight
The attack occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 182 people onboard, including four pilots.
Flight landing
Two other pilots took control after the co-pilot stabbed the captain, landing the aircraft safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Oman security concerns
The Wall Street Journal reported the co-pilot was hired by Flydubai despite Oman's ban, allowing him to fly on a sensitive UAE-Israel route.
Netanyahu's statement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination and intended to crash the jet, warning whoever was involved would pay a heavy price.
Investigation ongoing
The investigation into the co-pilot's actions is ongoing, with questions about whether he acted under anyone's direction.
The key point
A Flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain during Flight 1073 was banned from flying by Oman due to radical ideological concerns.
