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FlyDubai copilot used crash ax to attempt ‘terrorist act,’ UAE says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

The alleged attacker has been identified as Omani national Hammam al-Hamami, according to an Israeli official and another person familiar with the matter.

Key facts

  • Reported by Washington Post and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:05:29 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. UAE investigators say Flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

  2. Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, says UAE

  3. FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says

  4. More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane

  5. Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?

  6. FlyDubai copilot used crash ax to attempt ‘terrorist act,’ UAE says

  7. Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

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