Flydubai Co-Pilot Hamam al-Hammami: What We Know About the Alleged Attacker

Investigating the Flydubai co-pilot who stabbed a pilot and attempted to crash a flight. New details on Omani national Hamam al-Hammami.

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October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dubai, UAE — A flydubai passenger jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an alleged attack by the co-pilot, who reportedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane on September 30, 2026.

The individual involved, identified as Omani citizen Hamam al-Hammami, had previously been prohibited from flying in Oman due to concerns over his extremist views, according to reports. He was later employed by the UAE-based airline, raising questions about the vetting process.

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Al-Hammami, born to an Omani father and a Syrian mother, was reportedly barred from flying in Oman for radical ideological leanings. Sources suggest he may have spent time in Syria, fueling concerns about potential ties to extremist groups. Israeli officials claim he underwent Islamist radical indoctrination and attempted to cause a major aviation disaster.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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