AFP confirms investigation of flydubai co-pilot's Australian links
Australian counterterrorism authorities are investigating a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a plane bound for Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, who previously lived in Australia, stabbed the pilot during the flight, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
This incident highlights significant aviation security concerns and the complexities of international counterterrorism cooperation regarding individuals with past residency in multiple countries.
The United Arab Emirates are leading a probe into the alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane. ( Reuters: Ammar Awad )
A counterterrorism team is investigating Australian links to a flydubai pilot who allegedly attacked a colleague in the cockpit.
The pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot in an alleged attempt to crash the plane on Wednesday.
The investigation is being conducted by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team, comprising the AFP, Victoria Police and ASIO.
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The pilot, Smit Machcharr, was stabbed by his co-pilot in an alleged attempt to crash the flydubai plane on Wednesday .
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