Omani co-pilot who stabbed Capt Machchhar inside flydubai flight wanted a wife who wears niqab, stops work
- Posted on October 3, 2026
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In brief
An investigation into a Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain reveals concerning personal beliefs documented on social media. Archived tweets expose his traditional views on marriage, including expectations that wives wear niqab and abandon employment. The discovery raises questions about background screening procedures in aviation security and personnel management at major airlines. Authorities continue examining whether such ideological positions played a role in the alleged cockpit incident.
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Omani co-pilot who stabbed Capt Machchhar inside flydubai flight wanted a wife who wears niqab, stops work
Deleted tweets reviewed by CNN show Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami wanted a wife who would wear a niqab and quit working after marriage, with some families reportedly reversing their refusal once they learned he was a pilot, part of a wider investigation into his background after the alleged cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar.
