From The Japan Times · Myles Miller · · 1m
Flydubai co-pilot lost job for extremism
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, was dismissed after attempting a terrorist act on a flight to Tel Aviv.
In brief
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, was dismissed after attempting a terrorist act on a flight to Tel Aviv. Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, was dismissed for attempting a terrorist act on a flight to Tel Aviv. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Co-pilot dismissed for extremism
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, was dismissed for engaging with radical views before attempting a terrorist act on a flight to Tel Aviv.
Co-pilot attacked captain
The co-pilot assaulted the commanding captain on the Flydubai flight using a crash ax stored in the cockpit for emergencies.
Co-pilot identified by Israel
Israeli government identified Hamam al-Hammami as an Omani citizen before his name, age, and work history were disclosed.
Pilots transferred to Abu Dhabi
Saudi investigators transferred the two pilots from Flight FZ1073 to Abu Dhabi for further investigation.
Co-pilot attempted terrorist act
Co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act by attacking his colleague with a crash ax and seizing control of the aircraft.
What it means
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, was dismissed for attempting a terrorist act on a flight to Tel Aviv.
