Flydubai plane attack: co-pilot previously barred from flying by Oman over extremist views

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A Flydubai co-pilot on a Tel Aviv-bound flight carrying 182 people was reportedly barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views. He was later hired by the UAE-based airline, and authorities are investigating the incident, which officials said nearly resulted in a crash.

The Flydubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The co-pilot was subsequently hired by the United Arab Emirates-based airline, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation. It was not immediately clear to what extent he was vetted when he was hired in the...