Flydubai co-pilot accused of axe attack trained in New Zealand for 175 days

nzherald.co.nz —

Flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami, accused of attacking a captain with an emergency axe, spent 175 days in New Zealand for flight training between November 2018 and May 2019 on a student visa. New Zealand police confirmed al-Hammami was in the country to complete part of his training for a UK-based company that no longer operates there. Authorities are reviewing records and making inquiries about his time in the country. Assistant Commissioner Michael Johnson said police were aware of al-Hammami's visit but initially withheld details of his stay. The company he trained for has since ceased operations in New Zealand.


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