India, Oct. 3 -- The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Smit Machchhar during a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has reportedly been identified as 29-year-old Hamam Al-Hammami.

New reports have brought scrutiny on Al-Hammami's reported past in Syria, his previous aviation career and allegations that he had been exposed to extremist ideology. However, UAE authorities have not officially confirmed his identity or background so far.

What do reports say about Al-Hammami's background?

Sources cited by Al Arabiya claimed that Al-Hammami had spent significant periods outside Oman, including time in Syria, where he was allegedly exposed to extremist ideas.

The sources further claimed that Oman later prevented him from flying b...