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Australia and New Zealand Probe FlyDubai Co-Pilot's Past
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:15
Australia and New Zealand Probe FlyDubai Co-Pilot's Past
- •Australian security agencies are investigating the Omani pilot's time in Australia around a decade ago.
- •The FlyDubai pilot is currently in custody in the United Arab Emirates following an alleged attempt to take control of an Israel-bound plane.
- •A joint counterterrorism team including federal and state police is actively investigating the man's links to Australia.
- •New Zealand police confirmed that the co-pilot also spent time in their country and authorities will investigate his stay.
- •Reports indicate the pilot was granted an Australian student visa in 2014, arrived in 2015, left in 2017, and had his visa cancelled in 2019.
Key Questions Answered
Australian security agencies are investigating the Omani pilot's past time in Australia after he was taken into custody in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly attempting to take control of an Israel-bound plane.
Media reports indicate that the co-pilot was granted an Australian student visa in 2014, arrived to start a university course in 2015, and departed the country in 2017. New Zealand police also confirmed he spent time in their country.
The co-pilot's Australian visa was cancelled in 2019 after authorities confirmed that he was no longer enrolled in his university course.
