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Australian Authorities Investigate Flydubai Co-Pilot's Links
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In Short: Counter-terrorism investigators in Australia are examining potential links between the co-pilot of a FlyDubai plane and the country, following an alleged cockpit attack that nearly caused a crash.
Counter-terrorism investigators in Australia are examining potential links between the co-pilot of a FlyDubai plane and the country, following an alleged cockpit attack that nearly caused a crash.
The co-pilot, identified as al-Hammami, reportedly studied engineering at an Australian university, though this could not be independently verified by AAP.
According to the Australian Financial Review, al-Hammami was granted a student visa in 2014 and left Australia in 2019, based on information from an unnamed source.
The Australian Federal Police confirmed that the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team is investigating the co-pilot's potential domestic connections.
A FlyDubai spokesperson stated that the airline could not comment beyond its official statements, acknowledging that many questions remain unanswered.
What this adds
The investigation into the co-pilot's Australian connections is ongoing, and more details may emerge as the inquiry progresses.
What's still developing
- Multiple US media outlets reported that al-Hammami's now-deleted LinkedIn profile said he studied engineering at an Australian university.
- He was later hired by UAE-based airline FlyDubai, the person said.