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Flydubai Co-Pilot Accused of Plotting Ben-Gurion Airport Attack
Omani co-pilot Humam al-Hammami is accused by UAE authorities of plotting to hijack a Flydubai flight and attack Ben-Gurion Airport on September 30. Investigators believe his radicalization began in 2017 while studying in Melbourne, where he attended a mosque linked to preacher Samir Mohtadi.
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What happened
- 01Omani co-pilot Humam al-Hammami is accused of plotting a Flydubai hijacking and Ben-Gurion Airport attack.
- 02UAE investigators believe al-Hammami radicalized in Melbourne in 2017, inspired by 9/11.
- 03He allegedly attended a mosque linked to preacher Samir Mohtadi.
- 04Al-Hammami reportedly trained in boxing to assist in overpowering a flight crew.
- 05Two flights to Tel Aviv are being investigated as potential reconnaissance.
- 06The alleged attack was planned for a Flydubai flight on September 30.
He allegedly drew inspiration from the 9/11 attacks and trained in boxing to overpower a crew. Two flights to Tel Aviv are being investigated as possible reconnaissance for the attack.
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