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Oman barred FlyDubai co-pilot over extremism concerns before incident
The Hindu3h
THE BRIEF
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The FlyDubai co-pilot involved in a nearly crashed Tel Aviv-bound flight was previously barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns.
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The UAE-based airline hired the co-pilot despite the Omani ban, though the extent of vetting during his employment remains unclear.
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The incident occurred amid regional turmoil following a U.S.-Iran war, prompting the UAE to suspend flights to Israel and launch repatriation operations.