Israel has introduced stricter aviation security measures, requiring airlines to submit crew details 48 hours before departure. The directives also expand Shin Bet's role in overseeing foreign airline security following an alleged cockpit attack aboard a flydubai flight in September.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after fighting off an attacking co-pilot aboard a Flydubai aircraft. President Isaac Herzog praised his courage, saying the award would be presented after Machchhar recovers from his injuries.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well in Abu Dhabi after being injured in an alleged cockpit attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The Indian Embassy said he remains under excellent medical care and is coordinating with his family and authorities
