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Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident is identified as Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami

The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain on an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight has been identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Israel flight hijacking latest: FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university

The Omani national is said to have completed a distance learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain Smit Machchhar identified as Hamam al-Hammami

Hamam al-Hammami, a co-pilot, attacked captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The incident, which caused the aircraft to rapidly descend, raised serious security concerns. Al-Hammami had previously been removed from Oman Air due to extremist views and later employed by Flydubai. An investigation is ongoing to…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

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How did a barred Omani co-pilot end up flying a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet?

Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to crash a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, had already come to the attention of authorities for his radical extremist tendencies. Despite this he was cleared to fly to Israel by flydubai.

The Times of India · Oct 3

Iran-US war latest: Houthis claim attack on major Saudi oil refinery as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

It comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Omani co-pilot who stabbed Capt Machchhar inside flydubai flight wanted a wife who wears niqab, stops working after marriage which families rejected until they learned he was a pilot

Deleted tweets reviewed by CNN show Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami wanted a wife who would wear a niqab and quit working after marriage, with some families reportedly reversing their refusal once they learned he was a pilot, part of a wider investigation into his background after the alleged cockpit attack…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Security lapse Israel overlooked? Over 12 Omani pilots flew to Tel Aviv despite ban

Israeli passengers, the captain and other pilots on board intervened, allowing the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Most of the passengers were Israeli and were later flown from Saudi Arabia to Israel. Oman does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. According to the report, rules introduced…

The Times of India · Oct 3

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Posted about niqab, ‘ruined women’: What we know about Omani co-pilot who attacked Indian captain

Deleted social media posts by Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight, have offered a glimpse into his views on women, religion and mixed-gender workplaces.

The Times of India · Oct 3

FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

A FlyDubai flight with 182 people faced a near-crash incident due to an attack on the cockpit. The co-pilot, previously barred from flying in Oman, was hired by the UAE airline. Investigations are ongoing with both Israeli and Emirati officials involved. The UAE has suspended all flights to Israel, complicating…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot identified; was barred from flying in Oman over 'extremist views'

The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv has been identified as Hamam Alhamami. He was barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his alleged extremist views.

The Times of India · Oct 3

Israel plane attacker was banned from flying by Oman over suspected radicalisation - report

The Omani co-pilot was arrested in Saudi Arabia where he is being interrogated

The Independent UK · Oct 2

DOE Engineer Arrested for Allegedly Helping Iran-Backed Houthis From Inside the U.S.

A U.S. Department of Energy engineer from Richland, WA, was arrested for allegedly aiding Iran-backed Houthis with explosives and military communications support.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Omani co-pilot behind flydubai cockpit attack found with 'Free Palestine' leaflets, pro-Palestinian material: Israeli media

A Flydubai flight experienced a severe incident when the Omani co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. The flight faced a significant emergency descent, dropping 16,000 feet before landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities are investigating the assailant's potential Islamist radicalisation and connection to Tehran. Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Influencer Couple Faces Backlash for Sitting on Endangered Sea Turtle and Playing With Its Baby

Oman's Environment Authority says legal proceedings have begun after footage allegedly showed influencer Vadym Oleynik sitting on a protected sea turtle and handling a hatchling at Ras Al Jinz.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

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The Economic Times · Oct 2

Aviation security measures under new scrutiny after in-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot

The alleged stabbing of captain by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has exposed potential gaps in crew screening, cockpit security and emergency response protocols. Investigators from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel, with assistance from the US and Oman, are examining the incident, including pilot…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Flydubai's Omani pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar used 'feet to destroy control', was indoctrinated Islamist

New footage and details have emerged regarding a FlyDubai co-pilot's failed attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Quick-thinking passengers and crew subdued the attacker, while Indian Captain Smit Machchhar fought back to unlock the cockpit. Machchhar is recovering well in a UAE hospital, hailed for preventing a major disaster.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Stabbing at 34,000 Feet: How Israeli Passengers Stopped an Omani Co-pilot from Crashing FZ1073

An Omani co-pilot stabbed his captain over Jordan on Sept. 30. Here's what passengers did, what investigators found, and what it means for aviation security.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Airline Security in Crisis After Pilot Attack Raises Alarming Questions Over Cockpit Screening

A flydubai cockpit attack leaves investigators probing how an Omani co-pilot boarded a Tel Aviv-bound flight and whether critical airline security gaps were missed.

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International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Oman Sea Turtle Outrage Revives Hawaii Case of Ukrainian Tourist Accused of Throwing Rock at Endangered Seal

Igor Lytvynchuk is accused of throwing a large rock towards an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, Maui, on 5 May 2026.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Oman Turtle Reserve Rules Explained After Influencer Sat on Sea Turtle: No Night Entry Without a Permit

Oman turtle reserve rules cap camping at 80 people, ban camera lights after 10 pm, and forbid driving on beaches, as a Ukrainian trainer faces legal action at Ras Al Hadd.

The Times of India · Oct 1

‘Prayed excessively, refused handshakes with women’: Who was Omani Flydubai attacker?

Israeli authorities are investigating the midair crisis on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Who was Flydubai’s Omani Co-Pilot, why did he want to crash the flight and how was he cleared to fly to Israel?

An Israeli official identified the suspected attacker as an Omani national. Israeli media reported that he had been working for Flydubai for less than a year. Some reports said he had joined the airline about nine months earlier.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

'I Didn't See the Rules': Ukrainian Fitness Influencer Apologises After Riding Egg-Laying Turtle in Oman

Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik apologises after footage appeared to show him sitting on a sea turtle at a protected nesting site in Oman.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Ukrainian Influencer Faces Legal Action After Viral Video Shows Him Sitting on Sea Turtle While Holding Hatchling

Oman's Environment Authority has confirmed legal action after footage appeared to show Ukrainian influencers disturbing protected sea turtles at a Ras Al Hadd nesting site.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Ukrainian influencer Vadym Oleynik, partner face backlash after riding nesting sea turtle in Oman

Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik and his partner Olena Kravchenko have faced backlash after allegedly sitting on a nesting sea turtle and handling newly hatched turtles in Oman. The couple were reportedly accompanied by environmental volunteers monitoring turtle nesting. Oman’s Environment Authority said the actions violated wildlife protection laws and…

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