Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-10-02 · Trending
The Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv is in stable condition and receiving treatment.
An Indian pilot for flydubai sustained injuries during an altercation aboard a flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate the pilot was attacked, and he is currently receiving medical treatment in a Saudi hospital. The Indian embassy confirmed his stable condition and provided updates on his care.
This incident raises concerns about aviation security and the well-being of flight crews operating in the region. The pilot, Smit Machchhar, was reportedly attacked with an axe. The circumstances surrounding the weapon's presence on the aircraft are under scrutiny, adding a layer of disquiet to the event.
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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
Wounded pilot recalls flydubai cockpit attack: 'I was fighting for my life' — ‘I was fighting for my life…I also knew that I couldn’t let anyone die’ said the Indian pilot who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a plane, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Subsc
The Guardian · Oct 2
Flydubai pilot tells Indian prime minister Modi that he couldn't 'let anyone die'
The Guardian · 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 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
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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
FlyDubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal
BBC Global News · 26m 49s · 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
Investigation underway into Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack
BBC Newshour · 43m 22s · Oct 1
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
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An Indian pilot attacked by his co-pilot aboard a flight from the UAE to Israel said Friday that he "could not let all those people die", in his first public remarks after...
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