How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk?

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, attacked his captain with an axe during a flight to Israel on September 30, 2026. He had previously been barred from flying in Oman due to extremist views and was reassigned to an administrative role at Oman Air before being hired by Flydubai. Despite concerns, he underwent standard security checks before being allowed to fly, raising questions about the vetting process. The UAE describes the incident as a terrorist attempt, with investigations ongoing into his motives and background checks.