Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in midair attack, early indications show

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The flydubai co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar in an attempt to crash the Israel-bound flight likely acted alone, according to reports on October 4, 2026. Unconfirmed media reports identified the attacker as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, who The Wall Street Journal noted was previously barred from flying in Oman due to radical ideological views. #flydubai #pilot #worldnews Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:

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