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According to the Wall Street Journal, Oman’s aviation authorities had previously identified the co-pilot who attempted to crash a FlyDubai aircraft as having undergone Islamic radicalisation. Despite this identification, the pilot was permitted to continue flying on routes sensitive to Israel, including flights to and from Israeli airspace.

The incident marks a significant security concern regarding aviation safety protocols and the vetting of pilots with known radicalisation concerns. The co-pilot’s actions represent a direct threat to civilian aviation and passengers on international routes.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had suggested possible involvement or direction by hostile actors in the attempted incident. However, security establishment assessments indicate the co-pilot acted independently and of his own volition, contradicting initial suggestions of external coordination or state-sponsored involvement.

The revelation raises questions about Oman’s aviation security procedures and international information-sharing protocols between countries regarding flagged aviation personnel.

Sources: Ynet, www.israelhayom.co.il

Update 06:15: Developing story on FlyDubai co-pilot incident with new details on pre-existing radicalisation concerns