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"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…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

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.

France 24 · Oct 1

'Working on it': Trump suggests flydubai co-pilot had Iran links

US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly planned to down the flydubai flight, may have had connections with Iran.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Emirates flight EK31 Frankfurt diversion: Dubai-London A380 flight takes emergency turn, hours after flydubai stabbing. Here's what happened

Emirates flight EK31, an Airbus A380 flying from Dubai to London Heathrow, was diverted to Frankfurt after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board. The aircraft landed safely and the passenger was taken for further medical care. The diversion came just days after a separate flydubai flight to Israel…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Stabbing at 34,000 Feet: How Israeli Passengers Stopped an Omani Co-pilot from Crashing FZ1073

An Omani co-pilot stabbed his captain over Jordan on Sept. 30. Here's what passengers did, what investigators found, and what it means for aviation security.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Flydubai incident: Indian pilot stable, co-pilot in custody; Saudi, UAE launch probes

On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where all…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Calcutta High Court declines interim resumption of prayers at mosque inside Kolkata airport

The Calcutta High Court has adjourned the case regarding prayers at Bankra Mosque until October 7. The mosque predates the airport, which started operations in 1924, and had allowed access for many years. Access to the mosque was stopped on July 11, raising concerns for local worshippers. The Airports Authority…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

World is proud of you: Smit Machchhar, pilot from Mumbai's Ghatkopar, becomes global hero

Smit Machchhar, a daring Flydubai pilot, is receiving widespread recognition for his exceptional bravery during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. He bravely subdued his co-pilot, who posed a threat, sustaining injuries in the process. Currently, he is recuperating in a Saudi Arabian hospital, while heartfelt prayers for his…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Airline Security in Crisis After Pilot Attack Raises Alarming Questions Over Cockpit Screening

A flydubai cockpit attack leaves investigators probing how an Omani co-pilot boarded a Tel Aviv-bound flight and whether critical airline security gaps were missed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1