Oman Air Co-Pilot, Previously Barred for Extremism Concerns, Allegedly Attacks Captain on FlyDubai Flight
An Omani co-pilot for FlyDubai, previously barred from flying by Oman Air over extremism concerns, attacked the captain and attempted to take control of an Israel-bound flight, necessitating an emergency landing.
Philadelphia, PA, October 3, 2026 —
A co-pilot for FlyDubai allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to seize control of an aircraft during a flight bound for Israel. The incident necessitated an emergency landing.
The co-pilot, identified as an Omani national, had a prior history of being barred from flying by Oman Air due to concerns related to extremism. The exact date of the incident and the specific flight details were not immediately available.
Following the alleged attack and attempt to take control, the flight was diverted and an emergency landing was initiated. Further details regarding the immediate aftermath of the landing, the status of the passengers and crew, and any official statements from FlyDubai or aviation authorities were not provided in the summary. The identity of the captain and the co-pilot has also not been disclosed.
The circumstances surrounding the co-pilot’s previous barring by Oman Air, including the nature of the extremism concerns and the timeline of that restriction, were stated as background to the current incident. No information was provided regarding any subsequent actions taken by Oman Air or other aviation bodies following the alleged events on the FlyDubai flight.
Story summarized from the original created by SAMY MAGDY, SAM MEDNICK and CARA ANNA on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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