UAE Attorney General Accuses Flydubai Co-Pilot of Planning Terrorist Operation

The UAE attorney general has accused an Omani co-pilot working for Flydubai of planning a “terrorist operation,” with Israeli involvement reported in the investigation into him.

According to international media reports, the co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over suspicions that he held extremist views.

The reports said Omani authorities had prohibited him from piloting aircraft on security grounds. They linked that decision to concerns about his alleged exposure to extremist Islamist groups.

Authorities reportedly believed the co-pilot had been influenced by such groups during a trip to Syria. The information provided does not establish whether those suspicions resulted in charges in Oman.

No details were provided about the alleged planned operation or the nature of Israel’s reported role in the investigation. The accusations against the co-pilot remain allegations.