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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.
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The Ministry of External Affairs said Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well and showing steady improvement after he fought an attacking co-pilot aboard a Flydubai aircraft last week. The Indian Embassy in UAE is coordinating his treatment
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Former colleague Tina Goswami said Captain Smit Machchhar showed presence of mind and quick thinking while confronting his co-pilot during an alleged attack on a flydubai flight. She said pilots are trained for external threats but Machchhar faced the internal threat alone
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Passengers on a flydubai flight reportedly restrained an axe-wielding co-pilot accused of attacking the pilot, after crew members allegedly urged them to release him. Israeli passengers refused, suspecting crew intentions, and kept the attacker restrained until authorities could take custody
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Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recounted how his co-pilot attacked him during a flight to Israel, leaving him seriously injured. Despite blurred vision and the aircraft plunging, Machchhar reopened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to regain control and avert disaster
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame at Israel’s next Independence Day ceremony, praising the Indian pilot as a hero for his courage in foiling a mid-air attack
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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
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An Omani citizen, Hamam al-Hammami, has been identified as the flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The aircraft diverted to Saudi Arabia after the captain and passengers overpowered the attacker.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and composure during a cockpit attack, saying his actions saved lives. Machchhar described Modi as his biggest idol, recalled opening the cockpit door, and spoke about faith and recovery
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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling him during his recovery in the UAE. Machchhar described Modi as his biggest idol and recalled reciting the Hanuman Chalisa after being stabbed while helping passengers during the cockpit attack
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The Gujarat government will honour pilot Smit Machchhar with the Visisht Gujarat Garima Award for his bravery during the Flydubai cockpit incident. Meanwhile, the Somnath temple held special prayers and began a Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Japa ritual for his recovery
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Neighbours of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar recalled his kindness and composure, expressed pride in his actions during the Flydubai cockpit incident and said they were praying for his speedy recovery as he undergoes treatment in Saudi Arabia
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BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao congratulated Telangana archer Taniparthi Chikitha for winning two gold medals in women's compound team and mixed team events. Rama Rao also praised pilot Smit Machhar for reportedly averting a potential flydubai disaster after an alleged mid-air attack by a co-pilot.
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Investigators were probing the identity and motive of an Omani copilot accused of stabbing Indian Captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The aircraft suffered a steep descent before landing in Saudi Arabia, while passengers helped restrain the copilot and stabilise the flight
