WorldUAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in “terrorist” act
The UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, attacked the captain with an axe on a flight bound for Tel Aviv in what it called a “terrorist” act. Oman had barred him from flying over concerns that he showed extremist views, and the incident pushed the already battered regional travel industry into crisis.
Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-03 09:27Original
UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in “terrorist” act