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FlyDubai co-pilot who wielded axe was flagged over extremism
Original: Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight who reportedly threatened people with an axe had previously been flagged over concerns about extremism, according to reports. The revelation is raising questions about how the airline and aviation authorities handled prior warnings about the crew member, and about screening procedures for airline staff in the UAE and across the industry.
Why now: New details that the airline employee was previously flagged for extremism concerns have sparked scrutiny of aviation security screening.
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- Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns · KTVN
- Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns · KTVN
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