The Omani co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al Hamami.
He was reportedly banned from flying commercial aircraft in Oman over suspected radicalisation, yet went on to secure employment with FlyDubai in Dubai.
My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.
Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster.
He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.
I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery.
He is a true hero.