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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…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

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 · 5h ago

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…

The Times of India · 12h ago

Flydubai stabbing incident: How a dentist, a plumber and off-duty pilots helped Captain Smit Machchhar bring plane under control

FlyDubai news: During a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot. He managed to open the cockpit door while injured, allowing passengers to assist. Passengers including a dentist and several off-duty pilots helped restrain the attacker and stabilize the aircraft. The plane eventually landed…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, lauds his bravery

Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while preventing a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. He managed to unlock the cockpit door despite the attack from his co-pilot. His actions enabled passengers and crew to intervene and safely land the aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Who is Smit Machchhar? Indian flydubai captain who saved 174 passengers' lives after co-pilot stabbed him inside cockpit mid-air during flight

Who is Smit Machchhar? Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for flydubai, is being credited with saving 174 people on board Flight FZ1073 after his co-pilot allegedly stabbed him and tried to force the plane into a crash mid-flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Cabin crew entered the cockpit…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Flydubai Co-Pilot Arrested After Cockpit Stabbing as Flight Plunges With 174 Passengers Including 27 Children

An investigation is under way after Flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a cockpit incident.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Flydubai Mid-Air Cockpit Attack: Authorities probe possible terror bid; passengers helped save jet

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent confrontation between its two pilots, with the aircraft reportedly entering a rapid descent before passengers and crew intervened. Flight FZ1073, carrying around 180 passengers, landed safely at Tabuk, where both pilots were…

The Times of India · Sep 30

'Receiving necessary medical attention': Embassy updates on Indian Flydubai pilot

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a serious incident that required an emergency landing. Following a cockpit altercation, one pilot was arrested and investigated by Saudi authorities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the situation was managed and the safety of passengers was prioritized. Warplanes were scrambled…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Flydubai FZ1073 plane hijack scare: Who are the pilots? Here's what we know

Chaos erupted on a Flydubai flight headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the cockpit witnessed an intense clash between pilots just after departure. Emergency signals were sent, prompting a swift military response from Israel. Reports reveal that one pilot stabbed the other, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi…

The Economic Times · Sep 30