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Indian pilot hero tells of FlyDubai cockpit horror attack: 'I had so many wounds'

The flight plunged more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Smit Machchhar’s journey: From ‘why become a pilot?’ to ‘Captain, you are a hero’

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot praised for helping save a flydubai flight after a violent cockpit attack, had never originally planned to enter aviation. A textile engineer who discovered flying at 19, Machchhar went on to become a Boeing pilot, train on the 737 Max and mentor aspiring aviators,…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

From Hanuman Chalisa to opening cockpit door: Flydubai pilot recounts terrifying attack to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, commending his actions during a mid-air attack. Machchhar, who sustained injuries, managed to open the cockpit door and help passengers intervene. India's ambassador to the UAE reported that Machchhar is now stable and recovering well after the incident. Modi highlighted…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Passengers rush to Flydubai cockpit as plane goes into a dive

Flydubai Flight 1073 was in the air when a wounded captain battled his copilot as the aircraft went into a dive, leaving passengers to rush to the cockpit and help regain control of the plane before it landed safely.

The Times of India · Oct 2

In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security measures under fresh scrutiny

Israel has some of the world's most stringent aviation security measures

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes as US sends 9,000 more troops to Middle East

The US military is deploying approximately 9,000 additional troops to the Middle East aboard ships for heightened tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump has hinted at potential escalating strikes after the upcoming elections. This military buildup includes three aircraft carriers, increasing US naval presence in the region significantly. Concerns are…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Flydubai's Omani pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar used 'feet to destroy control', was indoctrinated Islamist

New footage and details have emerged regarding a FlyDubai co-pilot's failed attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Quick-thinking passengers and crew subdued the attacker, while Indian Captain Smit Machchhar fought back to unlock the cockpit. Machchhar is recovering well in a UAE hospital, hailed for preventing a major disaster.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Netanyahu honours Flydubai passengers who subdued co-pilot, says they will light Independence Day torch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honored passengers who intervened during the flydubai flight incident in a meeting. Passengers recounted how they restrained the co-pilot after he attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, which prevented a potential disaster. The flight was diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the attack. Investigations…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

flydubai cockpit attack: Saudi Arabia hands over co-pilot to UAE as investigators probe midair stabbing incident

Saudi Arabia has handed over the Omani flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to crash Flight FZ1073 to the UAE. The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk after plunging thousands of feet. Investigators are probing the motive, possible terrorism links and an alleged…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Trump threatens Iran with ‘very hard’ strike if Tehran linked to FlyDubai attack

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would respond very hard against Iran, if they are implicated. Investigators are looking into the attack's motives and possible links to Iran. In response to the incident, approximately 9,000 U.S. troops were sent to the Middle East for military support. The attempted hijacking…

The Economic Times · Oct 2