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Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised

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Following a failed hijacking attempt by Hamam al-Hammami, Australian authorities launched an investigation into his 175-day stay in New Zealand, where he reportedly trained for flight operations. The incident occurred on September 30, 2019, when the passenger plane was diverted to Tel Aviv. Police confirmed al-Hammami had completed flight training in New Zealand approximately one year after leaving Australia, though the specific duration of his training there remains unclear. The investigation focuses on whether his time in New Zealand provided him with the skills to successfully hijack the flight.

Key points

• Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand before May 2019, where he reportedly underwent flight training.
• The hijacking attempt occurred on September 30, 2019, when the flight was diverted to Tel Aviv.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the investigation into al-Hammami's time in New Zealand and the specific incident on September 30, 2019. The exact duration of his flight training in New Zealand is not specified, and the investigation's findings remain unconfirmed.

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