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Indian Pilot Wins Israel's Civilian Heroism Award
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar receives Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after preventing a Flydubai flight hijacking attempt.
Financialexpress · 1m
Netanyahu Invites Indian Captain to Israel
Netanyahu names Indian flydubai captain hero for May 2027 Independence Day ceremony.
The Straits Times · 1m
Dubai prince praises Indian pilot after flydubai attack
UAE prince commends Indian pilot for courage during cockpit attack.
Financialexpress · 1m
Pilot fights back as co-pilot attacks mid-flight
A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe over the Indian Ocean. The wounded pilot fought back, sent emergency alerts, and helped save 170 passengers.
TIME · 3m
FlyDubai Captain Shares Terror Attack Details
FlyDubai captain reveals how he overcame co-pilot's terrorist attack on flight FZ1073.
euronews · 2m
Stabbed pilot hailed as hero by friend and PM
Captain Smit Machchhar's friend describes shock at seeing footage of the attack, as the Indian pilot recovers in Abu Dhabi after allegedly being stabbed by his co-pilot.
Abc · 1m
UAE co-pilot attacks captain with axe in terrorist act
UAE co-pilot uses crash axe to attack captain on Israel-bound flight.
euronews · 1m
Flydubai pilot speaks for first time
Indian pilot who was stabbed by copilot during flight shares his ordeal with Modi.
Dw · 1m
