Quick Info
| Profession | Airline pilot |
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| Nationality | Omani |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | United Arab Emirates |
Latest News about Hamam al-Hammami
04/10/2026
New reports said al-Hammami had previously been flagged by Oman Air over extremist materials or radical views while training or working there. The coverage also stated that he later moved through other airline roles before joining FlyDubai, and that investigators were reviewing his background and possible extremist links.
03/10/2026
Hamam al-Hammami was identified in multiple reports as the Omani co-pilot suspected of attacking the captain of FlyDubai flight FZ1073 on 30 September 2026. Reports said the aircraft was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred, and the case immediately triggered a terrorism-related investigation by authorities in the United Arab Emirates and other countries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv on 30 September 2026 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | A course in aviation management from Buckinghamshire New University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Family
| Father's Nationality | Omani |
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| Mother's Nationality | Syrian |
Career
| Career Timeline |
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| Notable Incident | Allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar during Flydubai Flight FZ1073 on 30 September 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in the United Arab Emirates and raised in Oman | |
| 2. Spent several years in the UAE during his younger age | |
| 3. Studied in different countries including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom | |
| 4. Did not complete the engineering course at RMIT University | |
| 5. Investigators looked into his background and possible extremist connections |