GENERAL3 Oct 2026
FlyDubai co-pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar, identified as Hamam Alhamami
The co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv has been named as Hamam Alhamami, an Omani national. Reports say he earlier faced concerns about extremist views in Oman. He now faces a terrorism investigation in the UAE. Israeli agencies are checking how he joined the crew.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Al Arabiya English reported that the co-pilot had earlier been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views.
- CNN reported he was removed from training at Oman's national airline last year over concerns about radical views, then given another role.
- CNN reported the suspect was transferred from Saudi Arabia, where the aircraft landed, to the UAE, where he faces a terrorism investigation.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or your team travel for work, keep your tickets, ID and emergency contacts handy, and follow only official airline or embassy updates. This is still a developing story, so treat unverified claims on social media with caution.
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