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Pilot wounded in FlyDubai incident is ‘in good health’, Indian embassy in UAE reports

Smit Machchhar, the pilot wounded in a violent altercation in an Israeli-bound passenger jet Wednesday, is “in good health and recovering well”, India’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates said Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier alleged the co-pilot believed to have stabbed Machchhar had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”,…

France 24 · Oct 1

Captain Smit Machchhar is ‘true hero’: Netanyahu hails pilot after flydubai mid-air attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight. Machchhar was injured but managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing others to intervene. The incident occurred as the aircraft descended dangerously after being attacked by the co-pilot. Passengers and…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai co-pilot’s alleged attack on pilot

Two people from Sydney were on board flight to Tel Aviv that was dramatically diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

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Co-pilot in flight stabbing had ‘Islamic radical indoctrination’, says Netanyahu

Alleged flydubai attacker interrogated by Saudi security services as investigation into apparent crash attempt opens

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

A fight in the cockpit, a plunge from 33,000 feet: Inside the FlyDubai mid-air crisis

A pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates attacked another pilot during the journey. This incident led to a rapid altitude loss, causing panic among the passengers on board. Quick actions by crew members and a passenger allowed them to regain control of the aircraft. The flight…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Israel flight hijacking latest: UAE calls attack terrorism after Netanyahu says ‘whoever sent him will pay heavy price’

The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft

The Independent UK · Oct 1

“I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Yaniv Hayun, one of the passengers who helped subdue a pilot after a stabbing on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.

Euronews · Oct 1

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Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flight

An Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. The plane landed safely, and global leaders hailed the captain as a hero.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away

Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for change

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

How Israeli passenger controlled flydubai jet after pilot was stabbed

An Israeli passenger, who took control of an Israel-bound flydubai passenger jet after its pilot was stabbed and wounded by the co-pilot during an apparent hijacking attempt told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he knew how to control the aircraft because, “I watch Air Crash Investigation.”

The Times of India · Oct 1

‘Prayed excessively, refused handshakes with women’: Who was Omani Flydubai attacker?

Israeli authorities are investigating the midair crisis on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Trump Hails Indian Captain: praises Smit Machchhar after Flydubai cockpit attack; US says no credible threats

US President Donald Trump has hailed Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar as “a hero” after he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a mid-air attack on an Israel-bound flight.

The Times of India · Oct 1

"Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero

US President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During this incident, an Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by his co-pilot. The quick actions of passengers helped subdue the attacker, allowing for a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Both…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Owens Mixes Claims And Profile: Owens cites will update and Israel stance; Vanity Fair offers nuanced account

Candace Owens has renewed her criticism of Erika Kirk, pointing to claims about Charlie Kirk’s unfinished will, Erika’s views on Israel and her religious background. Owens argues that recent reporting supports several of her earlier statements, while some of her conclusions remain her own interpretation. The dispute has also raised…

The Times of India · Oct 1

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

FlyDubai: The airline that made an emergency landing after a captain was stabbed

It was not clear what motivated the attack

The Conversation · Sep 30

FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats

An incident in which a FlyDubai pilot is said to have stabbed the captain with the intention of crashing a plane of mainly Israeli passengers has shone a light on flight security.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

Morning Mail: Co-pilot stabbed on Israel-bound plane; house prices fall; and Newcastle’s 25 years of change

Witnesses tell of screaming and a violent cockpit struggle before plane makes emergency landing; interest rate fear stalks housing market

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Who Is Smit Machchhar? Indian Captain Hailed a Hero After Alleged Cockpit Attack on Israel-Bound Flight

Indian captain Smit Machchhar is being praised after a passenger said he opened the cockpit door while wounded during an alleged co-pilot attack on a flydubai flight.

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The Economic Times · Sep 30

Israel to ramp up pilot checks

Saudi authorities have arrested and interrogated the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said. Some 169 of the total 172 passengers on board were Israeli nationals, Ambassador Daniel Meron at the Israeli permanent mission in Geneva told Reuters.

The Times of India · Sep 30

'It was like a horror film': How Flydubai pilot was restrained with headphones

An Israeli passenger recounted how he and others restrained a co-pilot trying to take control of a flydubai flight. The incident started when a struggle was heard in the cockpit and quickly escalated. After the pilot was attacked, the plane nosedived, prompting passengers to spring into action. They managed to…

The Independent UK · Sep 30

What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia

One pilot stabs another as he attempts to take control of a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel with the aim of crashing it

The Times of India · Sep 30

Passenger Subdues Cockpit Attacker: Israeli says he helped level nosediving flydubai jet; plane made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

A harrowing experience unfolded on a flydubai flight as an Israeli passenger detailed his brave actions in subduing an assailant in the cockpit. The flight, destined for Tel Aviv from Dubai, was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia due to the alarming situation. The passengers' quick response helped manage the…

Reason · Sep 30

Miami Beach Can't Dodge First Amendment Lawsuit After Police Questioned Woman Over Anti-Israel Facebook Post

Miami Beach detectives questioned Raquel Pacheco at her house over her pro-Palestine Facebook comments. A judge ruled several key claims in her First Amendment lawsuit against the city can proceed.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Gaza documentary NAZA beats Avengers Endgame: Encore to top Italian box office

Award-winning, Guardian-produced film focused on Israel’s mass killing of civilians extends run after sold-out screenings

The Times of India · 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…

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