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Israel to Question Flydubai Co-Pilot Accused of Trying to Crash Plane, Source Says

Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot after he allegedly tried to crash a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. A senior UAE adviser called the incident a 'dangerous terrorist act,' praising the pilot who helped prevent a disaster

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Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot accused of trying to crash a flydubai flight headed to Tel Aviv, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, as a senior UAE adviser described the incident as a "dangerous terrorist act."

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