FlyDubai co-pilot's training in New Zealand mentioned by police
Most outlets reported that the FlyDubai co-pilot completed part of his training in New Zealand, as stated by police. Geo News added context about a related flight being diverted to Saudi Arabia and passengers arriving at Ben Gurion International, while Arab News Pakistan provided a more concise version of the same core detail without additional context.
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Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says
WELLINGTON: The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of his flight training for a U.K.-based company, New Zealand police said in a statement on Tuesday. Police said the man was in New Zealand between November 2018 and May 2019 on a six-month student visa. “Immigration records show he a...
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flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, say police
A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026. —...
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