Flydubai co-pilot trained in New Zealand before attack
A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and attempting to crash a flight into Israel completed part of his flight training in New Zealand and had planned the attack before being hired, officials say.
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The Flydubai co-pilot completed part of his flight training in New Zealand. 2 Israel's Shin Bet has interrogated the co-pilot under a UAE-led investigation into the alleged attempted hijacking. 1 The co-pilot is accused of attacking his captain and attempting to crash a flight into Israel. 3 Two Israeli officials say the co-pilot told UAE investigators he planned the attack before joining the airline. 3
Sources · 3
[1]Suspected Flydubai attacker received flight training in New Zealand
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[2]flydubai horror: Co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
economictimes.indiatimes.com · via Marketaux
[3]Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says reut.rs/4efJ2JM
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