# Suspect in FlyDubai incident was previously identified as a security risk: Officials

https://mins.news/en/item/84085

- ABC News, 2026-10-02 20:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://abcnews.com/US/suspect-flydubai-incident-previously-identified-security-risk-officials/story?id=136960488

> Officials say the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the FlyDubai captain had previously been suspended by Oman Air after being identified as a security risk.

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