Flydubai Co-pilot Previously Barred from Flying in Oman
Summary
Flydubai’s co-pilot in a recent incident on a flight toward Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman, prompting fresh scrutiny of airline security checks in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has suspended commercial flights to Israel and is operating special flights to repatriate stranded passengers.
Key Points
- Officials say the co-pilot involved in the Flydubai incident had previously been barred from flying in Oman.
- Flydubai later employed him in the United Arab Emirates, and questions remain about the scope of the hiring security checks.
- The UAE has suspended commercial flights to Israel and begun special repatriation flights for stranded passengers.
- Donald Trump suggested the incident may be linked to Iran, while Benjamin Netanyahu alleged extremist influence, though neither claim has been publicly substantiated.
