Not for the first time: Dozens of Omani pilots landed in Israel in recent years

N12 has learned that in recent years, dozens of Omani pilots landed in Israel as part of flights by the airline Flydubai. The data emerged from investigations opened after an unusual incident in which an Omani co-pilot was investigated on suspicion of attempting to harm the aircraft and its passengers. The information raises serious questions about the screening mechanism and approvals granted to the airline's crews over the years. Israel is now examining how Omani pilots were able to repeatedly enter Israeli airspace, what details were provided in advance about the identity of the crew members, and whether their Omani citizenship was known to the authorities that approved the flights. At the same time, Flydubai's conduct and the information it provided to Israeli authorities are being reviewed. The investigation is expected to focus on whether the approvals given complied with existing procedures, and whether changes are now required in the way foreign crews are screened and approved for flights to Israel.