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FlyDubai Attacker Had Been Banned From Flying by Oman for Radical Views: Report
- On Wednesday, an Omani pilot previously banned for radical views allegedly attempted to crash FlyDubai flight FZ1073 bound for Israel. Captain Smit Machchhar fought back and passengers restrained the attacker, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Omani authorities identified the suspect as a security risk in 2024, grounding him from flying for one year after finding extremist materials in his possession. Despite this suspension, the UAE-based carrier FlyDubai later hired him for a cockpit role.
- Passenger Yaniv Hayoun pulled back on the controls to steady the plane after the attacker stabbed Machchhar and sent it into a dive. Dr. Shota Musaev, who helped restrain the bloodied suspect, said the attacker asked him, "Kill me please, kill me please."
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday the suspect underwent "Islamist radicalization" and "came to crash the plane with all passengers on board." Saudi authorities transferred the attacker to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, where he is said to be "cooperating" with investigators.
- Emirati-Led authorities are investigating the suspect's background and motives, with Israeli officials expected to participate in questioning. Investigators remain focused on determining how FlyDubai cleared the suspect for cockpit duty despite his prior suspension by Omani officials.
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Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Israel-bound flydubai flight previously banned from flying over radical views: report
An Omani co-pilot who tried to hijack a flydubai flight carrying 174 people was previously banned by Oman over radical views, according to reports.
·New York, United States
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After the violence in a cockpit of a aircraft of the Emirati airline Flydubai, a lot is still unclear. US media now report on explosive information about the alleged attacker.
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The Independent (US)Israel plane attacker was banned from flying by Oman
The Omani co-pilot was arrested in Saudi Arabia where he is being interrogated
·London, United Kingdom
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