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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The 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
Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?
What happened
Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.
Key facts
- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:25:31 UTC.
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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
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