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Flydubai co-pilot should not have been flying, says US VP
US Vice President JD Vance has suggested that the co-pilot involved in a Flydubai aircraft incident was known to be problematic and should not have been cleared for flight operations. The comments come as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
LSN India ·
Vice President JD Vance has indicated that the co-pilot at the centre of a Flydubai aviation incident was a known problem and should have been grounded from flying duties. The remarks suggest that concerns about the crew member's fitness or performance may have been documented prior to the incident in question.
Vance's statement implies that there were pre-existing issues with the co-pilot that should have prevented him from being assigned to operational flights. The nature of these concerns and whether they were related to technical competence, medical fitness, or other factors remains unclear from available information.
Flydubai, a low-cost carrier based in Dubai, has not yet responded to the vice president's comments. Investigations into the incident are understood to be ongoing, with aviation authorities examining all aspects of the flight operation and crew performance.
The incident highlights broader questions about crew screening procedures and fitness-to-fly protocols in commercial aviation. Airlines and regulatory bodies typically maintain strict standards for crew medical certification and performance reviews to ensure passenger safety.