Flydubai Co-Pilot Suspected of Lone-Wolf Hijacking Attempt

Media reports indicated that the co-pilot accused of attacking an Indian captain on a flydubai flight likely acted alone during the incident on October 4, 2026.

The co-pilot was identified by multiple outlets as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, though his official identity has not been confirmed.

Authorities in the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia are investigating the incident, which involved flight FZ1073 descending over 17,000 feet after departure from Dubai.