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Captain Smit Machchhar saved us from another 9/11: PM Modi hails injured Flydubai pilot, says 'entire world is proud of him'

Captain Smit Machchhar displayed incredible bravery after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. Despite serious injuries, he managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing others to intervene. His actions prevented a potential tragedy and saved the lives of 174 passengers on board. Indian leaders and aviation officials…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Pilot wounded in FlyDubai incident is ‘in good health’, Indian embassy in UAE reports

Smit Machchhar, the pilot wounded in a violent altercation in an Israeli-bound passenger jet Wednesday, is “in good health and recovering well”, India’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates said Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier alleged the co-pilot believed to have stabbed Machchhar had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”,…

France 24 · Oct 1

Captain Smit Machchhar is ‘true hero’: Netanyahu hails pilot after flydubai mid-air attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight. Machchhar was injured but managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing others to intervene. The incident occurred as the aircraft descended dangerously after being attacked by the co-pilot. Passengers and…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Indian airline captain hailed as 'hero' after cockpit stabbing on Flydubai flight

An Indian airline captain is being hailed as a hero after preventing a potential disaster on a Flydubai flight

The Independent UK · Oct 1

“I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Yaniv Hayun, one of the passengers who helped subdue a pilot after a stabbing on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.

Euronews · Oct 1

Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flight

An Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. The plane landed safely, and global leaders hailed the captain as a hero.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away

Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for change

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

How Israeli passenger controlled flydubai jet after pilot was stabbed

An Israeli passenger, who took control of an Israel-bound flydubai passenger jet after its pilot was stabbed and wounded by the co-pilot during an apparent hijacking attempt told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he knew how to control the aircraft because, “I watch Air Crash Investigation.”

The Times of India · Oct 1

‘Hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel

Swift actions of Smit Machchhar allowed passengers and off-duty pilots to subdue attacker and land plane safely

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

"Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero

US President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During this incident, an Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by his co-pilot. The quick actions of passengers helped subdue the attacker, allowing for a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Both…

The Economic Times · Oct 1