Flydubai suspect identified; was barred from flying in Oman over extremist concerns
Hamam Alhamami, the co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight, was barred from flying in Oman due to extremist views. Reports indicate that Alhamami had expressed support for Palestinians and hostility towards Israel, prompting an investigation into potential Islamic radicalization. Authorities are examining his background as the inquiry continues.