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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

'Fuck Yeah': Theo Von Reacts as Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down on Netanyahu ICC Arrest Call

Zohran Mamdani said the United States should join the International Criminal Court and honour its arrest warrants, including the warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security measures under fresh scrutiny

Israel has some of the world's most stringent aviation security measures

The Independent UK · 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…

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…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Trump threatens Iran with ‘very hard’ strike if Tehran linked to FlyDubai attack

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would respond very hard against Iran, if they are implicated. Investigators are looking into the attack's motives and possible links to Iran. In response to the incident, approximately 9,000 U.S. troops were sent to the Middle East for military support. The attempted hijacking…

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