FlyDubai incident: Co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar was removed by Oman Air over radical views? New claims
The FlyDubai co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, attacked Captain Smit Machchhar in an alleged attempt to seize control of the aircraft. Reports indicate he was previously removed from Oman Air due to radical views, raising questions about his suitability for flying. Investigations into al-Hammami's background and motives are ongoing, with authorities examining potential extremist links.