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2h ago Israel flight hijacking latest: Omani co-pilot identified as UAE calls FlyDubai attack terrorism
2h ago Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain Smit Machchhar identified as Hamam al-Hammami
2h ago How did a barred Omani co-pilot end up flying a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet?

How a six-year-old girl helped avert Israel flight disaster after pilot stabbed

Nina Manes was one of the 180 passengers on board the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when chaos broke out in the cockpit

The Independent UK · 20h ago

'Terrorist act': UAE official on flydubai attack, praises India pilot Smit Machchhar

NEW DELHI: A UAE official has described the mid-air incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 as a “terrorist act” while praising Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his role in ensuring the aircraft landed safely, news agency AFP reported on Friday.

The Times of India · 20h ago

Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack

Israel will start repatriation flights to bring back passengers stranded in the UAE in the wake of the FlyDubai copilot's attempt to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv earlier this week

The Independent UK · 20h ago

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Flydubai pilot reveals desperate attempts to unlock cockpit door to passengers while being attacked

The Indian airline captain who was stabbed while foiling an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has recalled the moment he managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker.

The Independent UK · 21h ago

‘I couldn’t let them die,' says hero Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air attack terror

Smit Machchhar recalls the moment he was attacked by his co-pilot as he fought to avert disaster

Evening Standard · 22h ago

Flydubai hero pilot tells Modi 'I could not let all those people die'

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 although he was severely injured in the altercation, “I could not let all those people die”. Although collapsed,…

France 24 · 22h ago

Omani co-pilot behind flydubai cockpit attack found with 'Free Palestine' leaflets, pro-Palestinian material: Israeli media

A Flydubai flight experienced a severe incident when the Omani co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. The flight faced a significant emergency descent, dropping 16,000 feet before landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities are investigating the assailant's potential Islamist radicalisation and connection to Tehran. Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

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‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack

Smit Machchhar says in video call with Indian PM that he realised if he did not get up ‘passengers would lose their lives’

The Guardian - UK · 23h ago

'I was fighting for my life': FlyDubai captain recalls cockpit attack

Still recovering in hospital, the pilot who helped prevent a tragedy on a FlyDubai flight has spoken publicly about the moment he fought to regain control of the cockpit. Capt. Smit Machchhar says he was “fighting for his life” but knew he had to get back up as the aircraft…

Euronews · 23h ago

Indian pilot hero tells of FlyDubai cockpit horror attack: 'I had so many wounds'

The flight plunged more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds

The Independent UK · 23h ago

Smit Machchhar’s journey: From ‘why become a pilot?’ to ‘Captain, you are a hero’

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot praised for helping save a flydubai flight after a violent cockpit attack, had never originally planned to enter aviation. A textile engineer who discovered flying at 19, Machchhar went on to become a Boeing pilot, train on the 737 Max and mentor aspiring aviators,…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

UAE pulls landing clearance, forcing Israeli airline to cancel Dubai rescue flights

Israel’s flagship airline El Al has cancelled planned repatriation flights from Dubai after the United Arab Emirates withdrew landing permissions for the services. The flights were intended to bring back Israeli citizens stranded in Dubai.

The Times of India · Oct 2

From Hanuman Chalisa to opening cockpit door: Flydubai pilot recounts terrifying attack to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, commending his actions during a mid-air attack. Machchhar, who sustained injuries, managed to open the cockpit door and help passengers intervene. India's ambassador to the UAE reported that Machchhar is now stable and recovering well after the incident. Modi highlighted…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Flydubai Attacker Begged 'Kill Me' as Stabbed Pilot Pleaded 'Save Me', Hero Dentist Reveals

Israeli dentist Shota Musaev has described treating Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar and helping restrain the co-pilot after a cockpit attack forced the flight to divert to Saudi Arabia.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

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Euronews · Oct 2

Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing attack

Passengers described rushing the cockpit and a fight for control after the plane suddenly plummeted, losing around 17,000 feet of altitude in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 website.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded

In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact from fiction in real time

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Flydubai's Omani pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar used 'feet to destroy control', was indoctrinated Islamist

New footage and details have emerged regarding a FlyDubai co-pilot's failed attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Quick-thinking passengers and crew subdued the attacker, while Indian Captain Smit Machchhar fought back to unlock the cockpit. Machchhar is recovering well in a UAE hospital, hailed for preventing a major disaster.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Netanyahu honours Flydubai passengers who subdued co-pilot, says they will light Independence Day torch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honored passengers who intervened during the flydubai flight incident in a meeting. Passengers recounted how they restrained the co-pilot after he attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, which prevented a potential disaster. The flight was diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the attack. Investigations…

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The Economic Times · Oct 2

"Hit me so many times": New footage from flydubai flight shows bloodied Capt Machchhar whose heroics saved 180 lives

Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After being stabbed, he managed to unlock the cockpit door, thereby saving all passengers aboard. Police later identified the co-pilot as having undergone radical Islamist indoctrination and exhibiting suicidal tendencies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

flydubai cockpit attack: Saudi Arabia hands over co-pilot to UAE as investigators probe midair stabbing incident

Saudi Arabia has handed over the Omani flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to crash Flight FZ1073 to the UAE. The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk after plunging thousands of feet. Investigators are probing the motive, possible terrorism links and an alleged…

France 24 · Oct 1

Netanyahu says Flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai flight carrying mostly Israelis had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”, as UAE authorities investigated a possible terror link. The captain and passengers overpowered the suspect before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Bored Panda · Oct 1

Chilling New Details Emerge After Co-Pilot Stabbed Pilot Mid-Flight, As ‘Hero’ Passenger Breaks Silence

“I grabbed the assailant and put him in a chokehold, and pulled him out,” one of the heroes who helped subdue the attacker said.

France 24 · Oct 1

AI deepfake of BBC report falsely links Indians to FlyDubai hijacking attempt

False videos are circulating after the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. One fake "BBC" report falsely claims an Indian passenger was behind the incident and links him to the stabbed pilot, Smit Machchhar. The video though, is an AI-generated deepfake: the BBC never broadcast…

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Pilot ‘attacked co-pilot with axe’ in cockpit on Israel flight before being restrained by passengers

Two Israeli security officials said Israel's initial assessment was that the co-pilot, identified by Israel as an Omani national, was likely acting alone

The Times of India · Oct 1

Saudi hands Omani flydubai pilot to UAE; Trump vows 'hitting hard' if Iran links found

The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight and attempting to take control of the aircraft has been handed over by Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also warned that Iran would be hit “very hard” if Tehran was linked…

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