FlyDubai co‑pilot suspended after alleged attempt to crash plane to Israel
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- FlyDubai suspended co‑pilot Hamam Al Hammami after he was found to possess extremist documents while training with Oman Air in 2024 and allegedly tried to crash a Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Tel Aviv.
- The aircraft was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia where it landed safely, and a passenger reportedly helped stabilize the plane by pulling the control yoke; FlyDubai subsequently halted its flights to Tel Aviv.
Why it matters
The incident led FlyDubai to suspend service to Tel Aviv, highlighting security concerns that can affect route availability and airline operations.
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