Abu Dhabi detains pilot suspected of attempting to hijack FlyDubai flight

Based on · First reported 4 Oct 2026

A 29‑year‑old second pilot, Hamam al‑Hamami, was detained in Abu Dhabi after a suspected attempt to hijack a FlyDubai aircraft, according to local reports.

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