FlyDubai co-pilot accused in Israel-bound flight attack trained in UK, New Zealand: What we know
Hamam al-Hammami, 29, the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, trained at L3 Airline Academy in the UK and New Zealand. Authorities are investigating his background and prior dismissal from Oman Air. The Israeli government is enhancing security protocols in response to the incident, which raises concerns over pilot background checks.