FlyDubai co-pilot accused of ax attack failed RMIT engineering course

Hamam al-Hammami, the 29-year-old Omani co-pilot accused of attacking his captain on a FlyDubai flight, failed to complete an engineering qualification at RMIT University in Melbourne, the university confirmed Monday. RMIT said it was aware of media reports about the former student but could not comment further as investigations continue. Australian authorities, including the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team, are probing al-Hammami's alleged links to radical mosques and extremist websites during his time in the country. Al-Hammami was previously dismissed by Oman Air over radical views but still secured a position at FlyDubai. He allegedly attacked the captain with an ax on a Sept. 30 Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, causing a rapid descent before passengers and crew subdued him.