What we know about the co-pilot accused in Flydubai attack | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera

The co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai captain has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national previously barred from flying over alleged extremist views. He is involved in an incident aboard a Flydubai aircraft, according to reports published on October 3, 2026. Authorities are investigating the attack. Hamam al-Hammami was previously considered a threat due to his radical views.