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Head of Israel’s security agency ‘clashed with airlines over security’ before hijacking attempt

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The Independent UK · Oct 1

Smit-ten: World in love with heroic Indian pilot who saved Israelis and beat social media hijacking

TOI correspondent from Washington : The old saying that lies go halfway across the world before truth gets its shoes on was on full display in the hours after the Fly Dubai hijacking episode. What began as a genuine mid-air emergency on flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv…

The Times of India · Oct 1

World is proud of you: Smit Machchhar, pilot from Mumbai's Ghatkopar, becomes global hero

Smit Machchhar, a daring Flydubai pilot, is receiving widespread recognition for his exceptional bravery during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. He bravely subdued his co-pilot, who posed a threat, sustaining injuries in the process. Currently, he is recuperating in a Saudi Arabian hospital, while heartfelt prayers for his…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in stable condition after foiling Flydubai hijack attempt

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said he was ‘reported to be in stable condition’ and that it was in touch with his family

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Should cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions

Co-pilot who attacked captain in apparent attempt to crash flight casts doubt over locked-door policy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi after Flydubai cockpit attack

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot during a mid-air cockpit attack, was airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further treatment, ANI reported. Machchhar was earlier hospitalised in Saudi Arabia after helping foil an alleged attempt to crash the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Only Netanyahu gains from the FlyDubai hijacking attempt

ANALYSIS: The FlyDubai hijacking attempt serves only one man’s interests - Israel’s Prime Minister seeking re-election, World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Hurt flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi

An alarming incident unfolded on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when co-pilot attacked pilot Smit Machchhar, resulting in a mid-air emergency landing. Machchhar’s quick thinking enabled him to unlock the cockpit door, facilitating crew intervention. Passengers stepped in heroically to restrain the co-pilot. Subsequently, Machchhar was airlifted…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Trump calls co-pilot who tried to hijack Israel flight ‘a terrorist or a whack job’

The president also praised the pilot who was stabbed during flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv as a hero for helping prevent plane crash

The Independent UK · Oct 1

UAE launches probe into flydubai flight incident, says MoFA

An investigation has been ordered by the UAE following the flydubai flight incident en route to Tel Aviv. The flight was diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia due to an altercation in the flight deck. UAE authorities will examine the incident for possible connections to terrorist activity or prior…

The Economic Times · Oct 1