FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

What we know about the co-pilot accused in Flydubai attack

The co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai captain has reportedly been identified as Hamam al-Hammami.

Oct 3, 2026

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

The FlyDubai co-pilot was reportedly grounded by Oman Air in 2024 over visits to radical Islamic websites before being hired without a background check.

Oct 2, 2026

Oman Banned FlyDubai Co-Pilot Over ‘Radical’ Views Before Cockpit Attack

Oman had banned the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing his captain in an attempted hijacking from flying over concerns that he had adopted “radical ideological views,” according to a new report. Despite the ban, FlyDubai hired the Omani national, allowing him to fly the route between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, The Wall Street ...

Oct 2, 2026