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FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

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What happened

The FlyDubai co-pilot was reportedly grounded by Oman Air in 2024 over visits to radical Islamic websites before being hired without a background check.

Key facts

  • The FlyDubai co-pilot was reportedly grounded by Oman Air in 2024 over visits to radical Islamic websites before being hired without a background check.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:20:15 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  7. UAE terms flydubai stabbing 'terrorist act', hails Indian pilot

Sources

The original report was published by Fox News. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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