The Latest Breaking News from Smit Machchhar

Inside flydubai flight FZ1073: How Captain Machchhar’s quick thinking helped save 174 lives

The cockpit door of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was reportedly opened by the wounded Captain Smit Machchhar from the floor, allowing passengers to enter after he was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot.

The Times of India · 45m ago

Netanyahu says too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel

Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvement

The Guardian - AU · 45m ago

Israel flight hijacking latest: Netanyahu names ‘true hero’ pilot who opened cockpit door after being stabbed

The flight from Dubai to Israel plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft

The Independent UK · 1h ago

'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi hails former pilot SpiceJet pilot aboard Flydubai flight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognized Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during an emergency on Flight FZ1073. The flight faced a serious situation in the cockpit, requiring immediate action from the captain. Machchhar's decisive actions allowed the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, protecting the lives of…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Trump Hails Indian Captain: praises Smit Machchhar after Flydubai cockpit attack; US says no credible threats

US President Donald Trump has hailed Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar as “a hero” after he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a mid-air attack on an Israel-bound flight.

The Times of India · 3h ago

"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 · 4h ago

A look at the Dubai airline that made an emergency landing after a captain was stabbed

A copilot on a flight to Israel stabbed a captain on Wednesday before passengers pushed their way into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker

The Independent UK · 6h ago

Captain Smit Machchhar: Modi and Trump hail ‘hero’ Indian pilot who opened cockpit door after being stabbed

Israel says Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed repeatedly while trying to stop plane from crashing

The Independent UK · 8h ago

Who Is Smit Machchhar? Indian Captain Hailed a Hero After Alleged Cockpit Attack on Israel-Bound Flight

Indian captain Smit Machchhar is being praised after a passenger said he opened the cockpit door while wounded during an alleged co-pilot attack on a flydubai flight.

International Business Times UK · 9h ago

Flydubai Mid-Air Cockpit Attack: Authorities probe possible terror bid; passengers helped save jet

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent confrontation between its two pilots, with the aircraft reportedly entering a rapid descent before passengers and crew intervened. Flight FZ1073, carrying around 180 passengers, landed safely at Tabuk, where both pilots were…

The Times of India · 12h ago