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Flydubai incident: Indian pilot stable, co-pilot in custody; Saudi, UAE launch probes

On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where all…

The Times of India · 55m ago

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 · 2h ago

Yemen and football in the face of civil war: ‘It would be very nice to give the world a different headline’

Yemen’s coach, Noureddine Ould Ali, is staying positive despite a difficult situation at home and tough opponents at the Gulf Cup

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

Israel's Netanyahu says co-pilot tried to crash Tel Aviv-bound plane

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 1: A FlyDubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot in what the Israeli media are calling a terror attack. The co-pilot was detained by off-duty pilots on board and passengers before making a safe landing in Saudi…

France 24 · 7h ago

How Israel prepared for worst-case scenario during flydubai scare

NEW DELHI: Israel scrambled fighter jets after a Dubai-Tel Aviv-bound flydubai aircraft transmitted emergency signals amid an alleged attempt by its co-pilot to crash the plane, but the warplanes did not have to take action as passengers and crew managed to regain control and land safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli…

The Times of India · 7h ago

Plumber and dentist among hero passengers to receive medal of honour for averting Flydubai hijacking

Israel to award Yaniv Hayoun and three others for tackling the suspect and saving the flight from crashing

The Independent UK · 8h ago

Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Fact Check: What We Know and Don't Know About Flydubai FZ1073

The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight transmitted emergency and unlawful-interference codes before diverting to Saudi Arabia, but investigators have yet to establish the motive behind the cockpit incident.

International Business Times UK · 8h ago

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in stable condition after Flydubai cockpit attack

Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured when his co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the Flydubai flight. He was treated at a hospital in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia, and is reported to be stable. The incident on flight FZ1073 involved 174 passengers, all of whom reached Israel safely.

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight

An Israeli passenger filmed scenes of panic aboard a FlyDubai flight after an alleged attack in the cockpit forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Euronews · 9h ago

Attacker's identity and motive unknown after flydubai flight to Israel escapes disaster after pilot stabbed

Saudi and UAE authorities have said little publicly beyond confirming that investigations were underway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the copilot was arrested.

Euronews · 9h ago