Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack
Australian security agencies are investigating a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv after stabbing the pilot. The suspect, an Omani national, previously lived in Australia as a student, prompting a review of his history in the country.
Why it matters
The incident raises international security concerns regarding aviation safety and the vetting of individuals with past ties to specific jurisdictions.
Disaster was narrowly averted on Wednesday when passengers and crew intervened to stop the co-pilot, named in numerous outlets as Omani national Hammam al-Hammami, attempting to take control of the flydubai flight to Tel Aviv./Getty Images Disaster was narrowly averted on Wednesday when passengers and crew intervened to stop the co-pilot, named in numerous outlets as Omani national Hammam al-Hammami, attempting to take control of the flydubai flight to Tel Aviv./Getty Images Flydubai plane incident Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attack
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