Photo of Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempted terrorist attack published
Quick Look
- Sky News published a photo of Hamam al-Hammami, Flydubai's co-pilot, who, according to investigators, attacked the captain with an ax during a flight to Tel Aviv.
- The Omani national previously had a flight ban due to suspicions of extremism.
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Why It Matters
Flydubai's co-pilot is accused of attacking the captain with an ax during a flight to Tel Aviv. He was previously banned from flying in Oman due to suspicions of extremism.
A photo has emerged of a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attempting to carry out a terrorist attack on a flight to Tel Aviv by attacking the captain of the aircraft. The image was published by Sky News.
According to United Arab Emirates (UAE) Attorney General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi, the attacker is Omani national Hamam al-Hammami. He rushed at the captain with an ax and tried to take control of the plane. The ax is usually kept in the cockpit for use in emergency situations, such as a crash. The investigation continues to clarify the circumstances of the incident, the prosecutor added.
Sources told the Associated Press (AP) that the captain's attacker is an Omani citizen who had previously been banned from flying on his country's airline due to concerns about his extremist views. It is clarified that his mother is Syrian, and he himself was born in the UAE. A Gulf diplomat told the news agency that an investigation was underway to determine whether he "acted alone or has any links to extremist groups."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigation into the pilot's connections with extremist groups continues.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Did the attacker have ties to extremist organizations?
- How was a pilot with a flight ban allowed to work for Flydubai?
