Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-10-02
An Indian Flydubai pilot is being celebrated for his bravery in opening the cockpit door during an attack by his co-pilot, preventing a potential crash.
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“India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is saluting Smit Machchhar for his heroics onboard a FlyDubai plane that made an emergency landing.”How each side headlined it
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Flydubai pilot speaks to Indian Prime Minister Modi after cockpit attack — Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has spoken publicly for the first time since being stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from ho
Middle East Eye · Oct 2
flydubai pilot recalls ordeal in emotional call with Indian PM Modi
Khaleej Times · Oct 2
Flydubai pilot reveals details of cockpit attack in call with Indian PM
The National (UAE) · Oct 2
FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack | AJ #shorts — The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel has described how he struggled to open the cockpit door while being attacked. Captain Smit Machchhar held a video call
Al Jazeera English · Oct 2
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar recovering in UAE hospital, Indian ambassador confirms — Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well in a UAE hospital after being injured during a security incident on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 India’s Ambassador
Khaleej Times · Oct 2
Modi Thanks Saudi Arabia, UAE for Flydubai Pilot Care
Al Arabiya English · Oct 2
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Hero pilot tells his story from hospital bed
BBC Global News · 27m 51s · Oct 2
Flydubai pilot praised for averting disaster, Iraq's controversial PMF law, and UAE telecom paves way for 6G
The National Trending Middle East · 2m 58s · Oct 1
Third US carrier heads to Middle East, UAE investigates flydubai incident, and Dubai sets AI rules for schools
The National Trending Middle East · 2m 54s · Oct 2
Flydubai attack becomes political fodder for candidates
Times of Israel Daily Briefing · 17m 38s · Oct 1
FlyDubai Midair Attack, Trump Midterm Campaigning, Hegseth Reshaping Military
NPR Up First · 13m 34s · Oct 1
FlyDubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal
BBC Global News · 26m 49s · Oct 1
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Dubai-Tel Aviv seferini yapan Flydubai uçağında yardımcı pilotunun saldırısına uğrayan Hint pilot Smit Machchhar, Hindistan Başbakanı Narendra Modi ile yaptığı görüntülü görüşmede olayın...
Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain who was attacked by his co-pilot onboard the Flydubai flight 1073 in an apparent attempt to crash the plane, on Friday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that...
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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is saluting Smit Machchhar for his heroics onboard a FlyDubai plane that made an emergency landing.
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