FlyDubai pilot's story alarmed the US - Vance pointed to a problem

US Vice President James Vance stated that the biography of FlyDubai pilot Hamam al-Hamami contained signs that should have prevented him from flying an aircraft. The US has begun reviewing aviation safety protocols following an incident on a flight to Israel. Vance also linked the situation to immigration policy.

US Vice President James Vance stated that the biography of Omani FlyDubai pilot Hamam al-Hamami contained signs that should have prevented him from being at the controls of a passenger aircraft. The US has begun reviewing aviation safety protocols after the co-pilot attacked the captain on a flight bound for Israel. American authorities are examining how foreign airlines vet pilots and whether procedures allow for timely threat detection. Al-Hamami had previously been suspended from flying with Oman Air due to concerns over his excessively religious views, after which he was transferred to an administrative role but later continued his career with FlyDubai. Vance also linked the incident to immigration policy, stating that the return of Democrats to power could lead to a relaxation of entry restrictions.