Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views
It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.
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It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.
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Read MoreHealth screenings and criminal background checks may go only so far in identifying pilots who have become radicalized or try to hide their mental health issues, experts said.
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