Event Brief
Flydubai co-pilot had previously been barred by Oman
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: Oman had barred the man who later became a Flydubai co-pilot from flying because of his radical views, according to the article. The UAE airline later hired him; he stabbed the captain of Flight 1073 and nearly crashed the plane.
WHO: Oman
WHAT: Oman barred the Flydubai co-pilot from flying because of his radical views.
WHEN: Oct 02, 2026 at 3:53 PM ET
WHERE: Oman
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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