How Can We Matter

1. The Background It is surprising to note that the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on a Flydubai flight FZ1073, had previously been barred from flying by Oman Air in 2024 over concerns regarding extremist views and materials. He later left Oman Air and was subsequently hired by UAE-based FlyDubai, where routine background checks reportedly failed to flag his prior radicalization history. This situation brings into sharp focus a significant gap in the international sharing of pilot safety and security information and underscores the potential value of a centralized, globally accessible database maintained by an international aviation regulator.  Pilots and Cabin Crew, Attribution: Jetstar Airways Such a system could enable authorized airlines and regulators to access critical employment, disciplinary, and safety-related records, thereby strengthening aviation security and enhancing the effectiveness of pilot recruitment and oversight worldwide . 2. Existing Oversight Syst...