Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

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Published 3 Oct 2026, 10:28 pm·4 d ago·1 min read

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The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.

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Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

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