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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh and Maira Butt

Flydubai co-pilot trained at one of UK’s biggest flight schools – report

The FlyDubai co-pilot who allegedly stabbed his captain in a bid to crash an Israel-bound plane underwent pilot training at one of the biggest flight schools in the UK, according to a report.

Hamam al-Hammami, 29, finished his training at L3 Airline Academy between 2018 and 2019, reported the Telegraph. The pilot training company has centres in England and has since become part of Acron Aviation, which said it was assisting investigators in their probe.

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