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How was the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot cleared to fly?
Source: Al Jazeera
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
- Netanyahu meets Flydubai passenger who subdued pilot in stabbing attack
- Netanyahu calls stabbed Indian pilot a hero; Flydubai halts Israel flights
- Flydubai passengers arrive in Tel Aviv after pilot stabbing
- Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel
- Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai pilot’s alleged attack on co-pilot
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