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FlyDubai co-pilot was Omani national flagged over extremism concerns, sources say
FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
'Highest degree of courage': UAE's deputy PM meets flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says
FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attempt ‘terrorist act,’ UAE says
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The co-pilot of FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv attempted to “take control of the aircraft” to carry out a “terrorist act,” UAE officials said.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Washington Post
The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingThe man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingHamam al-Hammami, the 29-year-old FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, was previously grounded by Oman Air in 2024.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
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