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Flydubai Co-Pilot Began Radicalisation in Australia, UAE Says

UAE prosecutors say the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to crash flight FZ1073 into Ben Gurion Airport began moving towards extremism while studying in Melbourne. Australian counter-terrorism agencies are now examining his activities and contacts.

Flydubai Co-Pilot in FZ1073 Attack Identified as Hamam al-Hammami

The co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 has been identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami. UAE authorities have not officially confirmed his name, background or motive as the terrorism investigation continues.