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Flydubai Captain Speaks Out After Cockpit Attack

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“HUNT FOR MOTIVE IN FLYDUBAI COCKPIT ATTACK”

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Becoming a commercial airline captain takes a decade of training!

flydubai, launched in 2008, flies 60+ Boeing 737s to 90+ destinations. Captains typically log 3,000–5,000+ hours before command. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksIf Iran is tied to the attack, what should the US do?

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Many airlines still don't require 2 people in the cockpit at all times.

After the 2015 Germanwings crash, EASA mandated a 'two-person cockpit rule' for European carriers — but global adoption remains inconsistent, reigniting debate after the flydubai attack.

Topic poll · all networksWhich fix should airlines prioritize after the flydubai attack?

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