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Australia and Israel probe flydubai co-pilot’s links after alleged cockpit attack

2 sources · first seen 17:34 4 Oct · updated 17:47 4 Oct

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  • Australian and Israeli authorities are investigating the Omani co-pilot’s links to Australia and crew selection

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Flydubai cockpit attack and investigation

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot attacked the captain; the crew and passengers restrained him, and the plane landed safely. UAE and Saudi authorities are investigating possible terrorist motives, while Trump said Iran may be linked based on what he was hearing; Israeli officials plan to question the co-pilot.

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ReutersAustralia probes flydubai co-pilot links, police say17:34Business StandardMultiple nations probe FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack: Reports17:47