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Who are the mystery pilots who successfully landed endangered Flydubai flight 1073?

A passenger on Flydubai flight 1073 has described the actions of on-duty crew members who rushed into the cockpit to stabilise and land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe. The flight carrying 182 people en route to Israel Wednesday was able to make an…

France 24 · Oct 4

‘Free the terrorist’: Passengers claim flydubai crew told them to release co-pilot after attack - report

In a shocking incident aboard a flydubai flight, the co-pilot viciously attacked the pilot with a crash axe, igniting a heroic response from passengers. Israeli individuals bravely intervened to subdue the assailant, while crew members' calls for the attackers' release sparked suspicion among those onboard. After landing in Tabuk, passengers…

The Times of India · Oct 4

‘The war isn’t over yet’: Al Qaeda-linked magazine cites 9/11, Flydubai attack, urges copycat strikes

A pro-Al Qaeda publication has called for copycat attacks on US and Israeli airliners, referencing the September 11, 2001, attacks and Wednesday’s attempted takeover of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The Times of India · Oct 4

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Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack

Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attack

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4

‘He was praying, then came big blow to my head’: Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai horror

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Smit Machchhar a hero for preventing a co-pilot's attempted crash. Machchhar, who is hospitalized, detailed the traumatic incident during a recent conversation. The flight, which had 174 passengers, experienced serious danger after Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot. Netanyahu invited Machchhar and Indian Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Mystery pilots who saved FlyDubai flight remain unidentified three days after mid-air attack

Two pilots on a FlyDubai flight intervened to stabilize the aircraft after a serious incident in the cockpit. A co-pilot attacked the captain, leading to chaos as passengers reacted in panic. Fortunately, the two extra pilots were able to help regain control and establish communication with air traffic control. After…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at British university

Hammam al-Hammami, believed to be the perpetrator of the FlyDubai hijacking, was educated in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 3

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Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?

Three days have passed since FlyDubai attack but the two uniformed crew members who stepped in to stabilize and land the lane are still not publicly identified

The Independent UK · Oct 3

IAF Chief Marshal A P Singh hails Smit Machchha's bravery

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Saturday praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery after the flydubai pilot was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar helped save the aircraft carrying 174 people, which made an emergency landing…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Before Flydubai attack, 12 Omani pilots flew to Israel despite ban. How did it happen?

Dozens of Omani pilots reportedly flew flydubai's Dubai-Tel Aviv route in recent years despite an Israeli restriction barring pilots from countries without diplomatic ties with Israel. Channel 12's report has raised questions over aviation security after an Omani flydubai copilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to take control of…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Flydubai incident: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air cockpit attack

Upon experiencing a violent attack mid-flight, Captain Smit Machchhar showcased remarkable bravery to protect his crew. The incident occurred on the flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite sustaining serious injuries, the captain successfully unlocked the cockpit door, enabling assistance from crew members.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Who is Hamam al Hammami? FlyDubai pilot who ‘stabbed captain and tried to hijack plane’ studied at British university

The co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a plane en route to Tel Aviv from Dubai on Wednesday has been named

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE

Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

During a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, an alarming episode unfolded when Indian pilot Smit Machchhar faced an unthinkable attack by his co-pilot, who wielded a crash axe in a suspected terrorist act. Even while injured, Machchhar successfully regained command of the flight, ensuring the safety of everyone onboard.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

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The Independent UK · Oct 3

How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery

TERROR AT 34,000FT: Passengers on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv have been celebrated as heroes for preventing disaster. Maira Butt looks at how it all unfolded

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Behind Captain Machchhar's Surname: The curious case of Gujarati families named after animals and insects

Captain Smit Machchhar was the pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 when a violent incident occurred. He sustained injuries after the co-pilot attacked him in the cockpit. Despite his condition, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door for crew intervention. The flight was safely diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia following…

France 24 · Oct 3

🔴 UAE investigators say Flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel on September 30 attempted to carry out a "terrorist" attack, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said Saturday. The alleged assailant, identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, had been barred from flying in his country due…

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Israel flight hijacking latest: FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university

The Omani national is said to have completed a distance learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University

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The Economic Times · Oct 3

Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain Smit Machchhar identified as Hamam al-Hammami

Hamam al-Hammami, a co-pilot, attacked captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The incident, which caused the aircraft to rapidly descend, raised serious security concerns. Al-Hammami had previously been removed from Oman Air due to extremist views and later employed by Flydubai. An investigation is ongoing to…

The Times of India · Oct 3

How did a barred Omani co-pilot end up flying a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet?

Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to crash a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, had already come to the attention of authorities for his radical extremist tendencies. Despite this he was cleared to fly to Israel by flydubai.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Pilot stabbing raises aviation security questions, further unsettles region shaken by US-Iran war

The attack on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has disrupted regional aviation, prompting the UAE to suspend commercial flights to Israel and arrange repatriation services for stranded passengers. Investigators are examining the co-pilot’s motive and possible outside links, while wounded Indian captain Smit Machchhar is recovering after…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Posted about niqab, ‘ruined women’: What we know about Omani co-pilot who attacked Indian captain

Deleted social media posts by Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight, have offered a glimpse into his views on women, religion and mixed-gender workplaces.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

A FlyDubai flight with 182 people faced a near-crash incident due to an attack on the cockpit. The co-pilot, previously barred from flying in Oman, was hired by the UAE airline. Investigations are ongoing with both Israeli and Emirati officials involved. The UAE has suspended all flights to Israel, complicating…

International Business Times · Oct 2

A Senior UAE Official Is Now Also Saying The Attempted Hijacking Of The Flydubai Plane Was An 'Act Of Terrorism'

"Vigilance and caution continue to be a need upon the risks of extremism and terrorism," said Anwar Gargash.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

'Needs to be invited to Israel': Ex-Dy FM Sharren Haskel seeks Medal of Honor for Capt Machchhar after Flydubai attack

Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery by thwarting an attack from his co-pilot during a flight. His courageous actions undoubtedly saved the lives of 180 passengers on board. Former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel recommended that Machchhar receive Israel's Medal of Honour for his incredible efforts. Prime Minister Narendra…

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