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Flydubai captain describes moment he was attacked by co-pilot during attempted hijacking

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The Independent UK · Oct 19

Flydubai pilot casts doubt over Israeli plumber’s role during attempted hijacking

Yaniv Hayoun said he subdued Omani co-pilot after forcing his way into cockpit and even helped fly plane

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Nana Patekar or Smit Machchhar? Row erupts over demands to name Vidyavihar flyover in Mumbai

A naming dispute has emerged regarding the newly constructed East-West Vidyavihar bridge in Mumbai. Shiv Sena (UBT) demands the bridge be named after late actor Nana Patekar. In contrast, BJP MLA Parag Shah has proposed Captain Smit Machchhar’s name for recognition. The bridge, which connects important local roads, is set…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight to Tel Aviv last month intending to crash the plane into Israel’s main airport terminal

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's top bravery award; President Herzog reserves special honour for India's injured Flydubai pilot

Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery during an alleged mid-air hijacking attempt on September 30. Despite sustaining severe injuries in an attack by his co-pilot, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and off-duty crew members to…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Flydubai cockpit attack: Israel to honour Capt Smit with top civilian bravery award

Israel has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar will receive a prestigious Presidential Award for his bravery. He prevented a potential aviation disaster aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 by acting decisively against a radicalized co-pilot. During the incident, six Israeli passengers displayed great courage in assisting Machchhar and foiling the hijack attempt.…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Saudi Arabia to investigate flydubai cockpit stabbing as UAE pursues criminal probe

Saudi Arabia has initiated a safety investigation following the co-pilot's attack on the captain during flight FZ1073. The incident occurred on September 30, resulting in a steep plunge of the Boeing 737 MAX. All 172 individuals on board, mostly Israeli citizens, survived without severe injuries. The UAE is already pursuing…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Flydubai co-pilot trained at one of UK’s biggest flight schools – report

The 29-year-old co-pilot also visited New Zealand as part of his training

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised

Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recovering after flydubai cockpit attack, embassy says

Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during an attempted cockpit takeover by his co-pilot on September 30. The flydubai flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where he received initial medical treatment. Following stabilisation, he was transferred to Abu Dhabi for further care and recovery. The Indian Embassy in Abu…

The Economic Times · Oct 7