Flydubai Co-Pilot Faced Prior Security Concerns Before Axe Attack

A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain with an emergency axe and trying to seize control of a flight to Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over alleged extremist views. Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, was moved to an administrative role at Oman Air. The September 30 incident has raised questions about pilot vetting and aviation security.