New York Times
• Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have identified Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami as the suspect in an attack on the captain during a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. The incident triggered a rapid descent, while reports say al-Hammami had previously been removed from Oman Air over extremist views.
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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have identified Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami as the suspect in an attack on the captain during a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. The incident triggered a rapid descent, while reports say al-Hammami had previously been removed from Oman Air over extremist views.
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