ASIO and AFP investigate Flydubai co-pilot with ties to Victorian university
Australian authorities, including ASIO and the Federal Police, have joined an investigation into a Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a plane. The individual previously spent time at a university in Victoria.
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A co-pilot employed by Flydubai has been identified as having previously spent time studying at a university in Victoria. The individual’s academic background has been confirmed following recent reports regarding their professional history.
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Flydubai co-pilot spent time at Victorian university
ASIO and Australian Federal Police are now joining the investigation after the co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a passenger plane, spent time at a Victorian university.
1 hour agoFlydubai co-pilot spent time at Victorian university
ASIO and Australian Federal Police are now joining the investigation after the co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a passenger plane, spent time at a Victorian university.
1 hour ago