WorldFlydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s New Zealand training scrutinised
New Zealand authorities are investigating flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami after confirming he spent 175 days there on a student visa for part of his flight training. On 30 September, he allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of a Tel Aviv-bound flight carrying 182 people before passengers and crew subdued him. Australian agencies are also examining his earlier time as a student there.
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Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s New Zealand training scrutinised
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