Australia Opens Terror Probe Into FlyDubai Co-Pilot's Links
Summary
Australian counterterrorism authorities have started an investigation into the connections of the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attempting to take over a passenger plane flying to Israel. The investigation looks at the co-pilot's past in Australia, including his studies in Melbourne, as officials from Australia, the UAE, and Israel examine his background and possible motives.Key Facts
- The FlyDubai co-pilot is accused of attacking the captain and trying to take control of a plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- The plane had over 170 passengers, mostly Israeli nationals.
- The co-pilot allegedly used an emergency crash axe during the attack in the cockpit.
- The aircraft dropped about 16,000 to 17,000 feet quickly but did not crash.
- The captain was injured but managed to get the cockpit door open, allowing others to stop the co-pilot.
- A reserve FlyDubai pilot flying as a passenger took over and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.
- Australian investigators are looking into the co-pilot’s links to Australia, especially his time studying in Melbourne about ten years ago at RMIT University.
- Australian officials have not said the co-pilot committed crimes in Australia but want to understand his background and possible extremist influences.
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