The in-laws of injured flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar expressed gratitude for nationwide support and said the family became emotional while watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak to him. Machchhar is recovering after helping avert a major in-flight crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar as a "hero" for displaying exceptional courage after being injured during an in-flight attack and helping avert a major crisis. Modi said the pilot's actions saved hundreds of lives, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu also lauded his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery.
