Flydubai Hijacker Trained in UK, Australia, New Zealand; Countries Investigate
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Hamam al-Hammami, the flydubai copilot accused of attempting to hijack a plane bound for Israel, trained as a pilot in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Hammami was previously fired from Oman Air for extremist views before joining flydubai. Countries where he studied, including New Zealand and Australia, are now investigating his time there and potential radicalization. His social media activity reportedly included extremist content and advocacy for violence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Flydubai hijacker Hamam al-Hammami trained in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
- New Zealand and Australian authorities are investigating Hammami's time in their countries.
- Hammami was fired from Oman Air for views described as too close to Islamic extremism.
- His social media posts reportedly advocated for violence against women.
- Hammami joined flydubai eight months prior to the incident.
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