Accused Flydubai Co-Pilot Was Barred in Oman Over Extremist Views

The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Israel with an axe is Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, according to media reports. The Associated Press, citing sources, says Oman had barred him from flying over concerns about 'extremist' views. Passengers overpowered him before the plane landed urgently in Saudi Arabia.