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Australia launches probe into flydubai Omani co-pilot's Melbourne links
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Australian Federal Police have opened an investigation into possible security‑related links between an Omani flydubai co‑pilot and the city of Melbourne.
Australian authorities announced that a formal investigation has been launched into alleged connections between an Omani national serving as a co‑pilot for flydubai and the Australian city of Melbourne. The inquiry, disclosed by the Australian Federal Police, will scrutinise any undisclosed contacts, financial dealings or activities that could pose a security concern.
The co‑pilot, an Omani citizen employed by the UAE‑based low‑cost carrier flydubai, has not been publicly accused of any wrongdoing, but officials said the probe is part of a broader effort to protect national security. Flydubai confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation and that the crew member’s duties will continue pending the outcome.
No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation remains ongoing. Australian authorities have pledged to provide further updates as the case develops.
The co‑pilot, an Omani citizen employed by the UAE‑based low‑cost carrier flydubai, has not been publicly accused of any wrongdoing, but officials said the probe is part of a broader effort to protect national security. Flydubai confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation and that the crew member’s duties will continue pending the outcome.
No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation remains ongoing. Australian authorities have pledged to provide further updates as the case develops.