FlyDubai Co-Pilot Previously Suspended by Oman Air Due to Security Risk, Sources Say
A co-pilot on a FlyDubai plane, identified as an Omani national, was previously suspended by Oman Air due to being a security risk, according to sources.
Houston, TX, October 3, 2026 — A co-pilot operating a FlyDubai flight was previously suspended by Oman Air, identified as a security risk, according to information obtained from sources. The individual is an Omani national.
Details surrounding the specific nature of the security risk that led to the suspension by Oman Air were not immediately available. The co-pilot’s tenure with FlyDubai and the circumstances of their employment following the suspension by the previous airline were also not disclosed by the sources.
The report of the prior suspension emerged following an unspecified incident involving the co-pilot on a FlyDubai aircraft. The extent of the previous airline’s investigation or any corrective actions taken by Oman Air beyond the suspension were not provided. The outcome of the FlyDubai flight on which the co-pilot was serving was not detailed in the information provided.
FlyDubai’s operational procedures and vetting processes for flight crew, particularly concerning international hires and past employment history, are central to this development. The sources did not provide specific dates for the suspension by Oman Air or indicate when this event occurred. Further information regarding the co-pilot’s current status with FlyDubai has not been released.
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