Suspect in FlyDubai incident was previously identified as security risk: Officials
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The co-pilot of the FlyDubai plane who allegedly attacked the plane's captain and attempted to crash a flight bound for Israel on Wednesday is an Omani national who was previously suspended by Oman Air after being identified as a security risk, officials say.
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