flydubai Probe: Co-Pilot Was Radicalized in Australia

UAE authorities revealed that the co-pilot who planned to crash an airliner at Ben-Gurion Airport was radicalized in Melbourne a decade ago.

The Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a flydubai aircraft at Ben-Gurion Airport underwent radicalization in Australia approximately a decade ago, UAE investigators revealed, as reported by ynet and i24NEWS.

According to investigative findings, the co-pilot, identified as al-Hamami, frequented a Melbourne mosque and had ties to figures at the "My Centre" Islamic centre, headed by Imam Abu Hamza. Investigators also disclosed that he decided to pursue an aviation career inspired by the September 11 attacks and underwent boxing training.

Further details regarding the suspect's background have not yet been released.