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Flydubai co-pilot trained in New Zealand, police confirm
Police have confirmed that the co-pilot completed part of his flight training in New Zealand during a six-month period on a student visa. The revelation adds to details emerging about the airline crew member's background.
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Authorities have established that the Flydubai co-pilot spent time in New Zealand pursuing aviation training as part of his professional development. According to police statements, the individual held a valid student visa during his stay between November 2018 and May 2019.
The six-month period in New Zealand represented a significant phase in the pilot's training progression. The details regarding his education and qualifications abroad have become relevant as authorities examine various aspects of his background and credentials.
Police have not disclosed additional specifics about the nature or scope of the training completed in New Zealand, or how it related to his subsequent role with the Dubai-based airline. The confirmation of his international training history forms part of a broader investigation into the pilot's background and experience.
Flydubai, the low-cost carrier operated by the government of Dubai, employs flight crew from multiple nationalities. The airline has not yet issued public statements regarding the ongoing inquiry into the co-pilot's background and credentials.