Dubai, Oct. 2 -- The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, in a terror-driven attempt to bring down the aircraft, has been identified as Hamam Alhamami, according to Al Arabiya English sources.

According to a report by Al Arabiya English on Friday (local time), citing sources, the Omani co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views, influenced during an earlier stay in Syria.

Alhamami left Oman after authorities prevented him from flying over concerns about his extremist views, Al Arabiya reported.

Citing sources, it further reported that the Omani co-pilot had spent most of his time outside the country, particul...