Hamam Al-Hammami, a co-pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, is accused of attacking the captain and attempting to seize control of the aircraft, according to media reports. The incident took place on Wednesday and has been described by the UAE attorney general as a terrorist attack.
Reports citing people familiar with the incident say Al-Hammami is an Omani citizen. UAE authorities have not formally announced his identity, and the motives behind the alleged attack have not been officially confirmed.
What is known about the incident
The co-pilot is accused of attacking the flight captain and trying to take control of the aircraft. The full details of what happened have not been made public.
CNN reported that images of Al-Qaeda-linked leaders appeared on an account attributed to Al-Hammami on social media. The report does not establish his motive, which remains unconfirmed.
The RatoPati report also notes that UAE authorities have yet to formally identify the co-pilot.
