# Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s New Zealand training scrutinised

https://mins.news/en/item/89142

- The Guardian, 2026-10-07 05:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/flydubai-attack-investigation-widens-as-alleged-hijackers-training-in-new-zealand-scrutinised-ntwnfb

> 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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