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Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
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· October 3, 2026
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Key points Officials reported that this individual had previously been barred from flying for his country's airline due to concerns about extremist views. An Omani national, who was a co-pilot for FlyDubai, has been accused of attacking the captain with an axe on a flight bound for Israel.
An Omani national, who was a co-pilot for FlyDubai, has been accused of attacking the captain with an axe on a flight bound for Israel. The co-pilot also attempted to seize the controls. Officials reported that this individual had previously been barred from flying for his country's airline due to concerns about extremist views.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The co-pilot's actions have raised concerns, and officials have provided some information about his background.
The source has more information on this incident, including the co-pilot's history and the events that unfolded on the flight.
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Category: News Published: October 3, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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