Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami accused of radicalisation in Melbourne
Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani co-pilot for Flydubai, is facing accusations of radicalization following an alleged attack on his captain with an emergency axe during a flight to Tel Aviv. UAE authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns regarding aviation security and the vetting processes for airline personnel in the Middle East.
Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, 29, is accused of attacking the captain of flight FZ1073 with an emergency axe on September…
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