Near-disaster
Media: Flydubai co-pilot was previously considered a safety risk
Updated 10/3/2026 – 12:54 amReading time: 2 minutes
After the violence in the cockpit of an Emirati airline Flydubai, some things are still unclear. US media are now reporting explosive information about the alleged attacker.
The co-pilot following the pilots of the Flydubai flight Tel Aviv According to US media, he was previously fired from his previous job at an airline in Oman due to safety concerns. ABC News reports, based on senior intelligence and law enforcement officials, that the man was suspended from Oman Air after being deemed a security risk.
According to information from the US broadcaster, the suspected attacker from Oman was found to have extremist material when he was employed by the airline as a co-pilot trainee in 2024. However, he was therefore allowed to continue working there in an administrative role. The US broadcaster CNN similar information is available.
The copilot is said to be cooperating with authorities
The Wall Street Journal also reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the man had previously been banned from flying by Oman. The reason for this was the fear that he had radical ideological views.
According to ABC News, investigators are currently trying to find out how he was then allowed to fly for Flydubai. The arrested co-pilot, who has now been brought to the Emirates, should therefore cooperate with the investigating authorities. He indicated that he had intended to fly the Flydubai aircraft Israel to crash, the station quotes sources who are informed about the investigation.
Israel’s government assumes a jihadist terrorist attack
The Emirati company’s flight was on Wednesday from Dubai was traveling to Tel Aviv when the co-pilot allegedly attacked his colleague. According to his own statements, he managed to open the cockpit door despite serious injuries. Several passengers forced their way into the cockpit and were able to overpower the attacker.
The Emirati authorities have launched an investigation, but the motive and intentions of the alleged attacker are still unclear. The Israeli government is already assuming a jihadist terrorist attack – and a high-ranking government representative from the United Arab Emirates recently spoke of it in connection with the violent act terrorism.
