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Omani pilot who attacked Captain Machchhar, identified as Hamam Alhamami, spent most time in Syria: Report

In a shocking development, the Omani co-pilot, accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, was on Saturday identified as Hamam Alhamami, according to Al Arabiya English sources.The report by Al Arabiya English, citing sources, said that the Omani co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views, influenced during an earlier stay in Syria.