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FlyDubai co-pilot was Omani national flagged over extremism concerns, sources say

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What happened

The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:02:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Extremist concerns emerge over FlyDubai co-pilot

  2. Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident is identified as Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami

  3. FlyDubai co-pilot was Omani national flagged over extremism concerns, sources say

  4. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

  5. FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national

  6. 'Recovering well': MEA gives health update on flydubai hero pilot Smit Machchhar

  7. UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest

Sources

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