Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack? | Explainer News | Al Jazeera

A Flydubai co-pilot, identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, suspected of attacking the captain of flight FZ1073 to Israel, was previously barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views. The United Arab Emirates described the incident as an attempted 'terrorist operation,' with the co-pilot attacking the captain with an emergency axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft. Authorities are investigating whether he acted alone or had connections to extremist groups, and the motive remains unknown.