A Flydubai co-pilot involved in an incident on a flight heading toward Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman, his home country, according to reports citing officials. The reason for the restriction has not been specified.
After the ban in Oman, the co-pilot was hired by Flydubai, an airline based in the United Arab Emirates. The reports have raised questions about aviation security and the vetting process used when he was appointed.
Questions over aviation vetting
The available details do not explain the concerns behind Oman's restriction or what checks were carried out before the co-pilot joined Flydubai. The incident has renewed attention on how airlines assess pilots' backgrounds and any prior restrictions on their flying.
The reports were published by Ratopati and Rajdhani Daily.
