On October 2, local time, according to US sources, sources revealed that the co-pilot suspected of attacking the captain of the Dubai Airlines flight had previously been fired by another airline due to his extremist views. According to reports, while working for Oman Air before, the co-pilot withdrew from the training program because he was deemed to have aggressive views, and he was later transferred to another position with the airline. Another source revealed that the co-driver was an Omani citizen, and an Israeli official confirmed his identity.

On October 2, local time, according to US sources, sources revealed that the co-pilot suspected of attacking the captain of the Dubai Airlines flight had previously been fired by another airline due to his extremist views. According to reports, while working for Oman Air before, the co-pilot withdrew from the training program because he was deemed to have aggressive views, and he was later transferred to another position with the airline. Another source revealed that the co-driver was an Omani citizen, and an Israeli official confirmed his identity.