The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- How was the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain cleared to fly?
- Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
- Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist act’: UAE
- How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk?
- Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
- Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
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