Captain Smit Machchhar
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OPINION | Incredible, unthinkable, a miracle: Captain Smit brings glory to India!
India | Oct 02, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTCaptain Smit showed excellent presence of mind during the attempted terrorist attack, fought his terrorist co-pilot and saved 174 lives. Had he not been there, another 9/11 tragedy could have taken place, and the world would have drowned in sorrow.
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Israeli tourists hail Captain Smit Machchhar, hold posters for him in Manali
offbeat | Oct 02, 2026, 02:01 PM ISTTwo videos from Manali show tourists, apparently from Israel, holding posters praising Captain Smit Machchhar and thanking him for his actions during the Flydubai flight incident. The group also interacts with Indian tourists and locals, shares snacks and praises the people of India.
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'Was chanting Hanuman Chalisa': Captain Smit recounts cockpit attack to PM Modi during call | WATCH
India | Oct 02, 2026, 01:57 PM ISTCaptain Smit Machchhar told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was reciting the Hanuman Chalisa while battling a terrifying cockpit attack aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. PM Modi praised his courage, presence of mind and resilience.
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PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar, applauds his bravery, wishes him quick recovery
India | Oct 02, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTCaptain Smit Machchhar, who is recovering in UAE, spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on video call and said he was reciting the Hanuman Chalisa during the terrifying moment.
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Co-pilot accused of attacking Smit Machchhar spoke of 'killing Jews', refused handshakes with women
World | Oct 02, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTThe Omani co-pilot accused of attacking an Indian pilot on a Flydubai flight had reportedly displayed signs of radicalisation and unusual behaviour, according to multiple reports. The aircraft plunged 17,400 feet before passengers helped subdue him and force an emergency landing.
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'He tried to crash the plane': Video shows chaos after attack on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar
World | Oct 02, 2026, 09:54 AM ISTNew footage from flydubai flight FZ1073 captures the chaos after Captain Smit Machchhar was allegedly attacked inside the cockpit. Passengers and crew restrained the co-pilot as the injured Indian pilot was seen covered in blood before being taken away by medics.
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Trump says Iran maybe linked to flydubai copilot who tried to crash flight as UAE opens terror probe
World | Oct 01, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTAsked by reporters at the White House whether he had been briefed about possible links between the co-pilot and Tehran, Trump said the US was investigating the matter. "We’re working on it right now," Trump said.
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flydubai pilot who tried to crash plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination: Israel PM
World | Oct 01, 2026, 06:24 PM ISTSpeaking to US media, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacking co-pilot aboard the flydubai flight is being interrogated, and he has been informed that he had undergone "radical Islamist indoctrination".
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'Religious extremist, didn't shake hands with women': Colleague on flydubai pilot who tried to crash
World | Oct 01, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTA Flydubai pilot reportedly described the co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar as a "religious extremist". Israeli media reports said the Omani pilot had joined the airline eight months ago and refused to shake hands with women.
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'Calm, kind and extraordinary': Mumbai neighbours remember flydubai hero Captain Smit Machchhar
offbeat | Oct 01, 2026, 05:00 PM ISTCaptain Smit Machchhar's former Mumbai neighbours and childhood friend remember the Flydubai pilot as calm, kind and composed after his courageous actions during the FZ1073 cockpit incident, which ended with all 174 people aboard safe.
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'Gujarati spirit in his veins': Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Gujarat's state award
Gujarat | Oct 01, 2026, 05:15 PM ISTGujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will be bestowed with the 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award' for his bravery to thwart the Omani co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft.
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flydubai hero pilot Smit Machachhar's condition now stable, airlifted from Saudi Arabia to UAE
World | Oct 01, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTMachchhar was reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft.
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UAE to probe flydubai flight incident; to investigate 'possible terror activity', co-pilot's motive
World | Oct 01, 2026, 05:28 PM ISTThe UAE said it has jurisdiction to investigation the incident, as the flydubai flight was registered in the country. It said all angles, including a "possible terrorist activity", would be probed by a special team.
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World Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar as 'Hero' After Flydubai FZ1073 Cockpit Crisis
Originals | Oct 01, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTIndian pilot Smit Machchhar earned international praise after the Flydubai FZ1073 cockpit crisis. Reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to intervene. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Trump and Netanyahu praised his courage.
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Israeli plumber meets Netanyahu, reveals how he helped regain control of flydubai plane | VIDEO
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTIsraeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun is being praised for helping save passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 during an alleged cockpit attack. Hayoun said he helped restrain the attacker and briefly took control of the aircraft as it rapidly descended.
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'Your heroism saved countless lives': SpiceJet praises its former employee Captain Smit Machchhar
India | Oct 01, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTCaptain Smit Machchhar has received praise from his former employer, SpiceJet, after the dramatic cockpit incident aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073. SpiceJet described his actions as heroic and said his courage saved countless lives.
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Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTFlydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel following the September 30 incident involving flight FZ1073. The airline said the temporary suspension was decided in coordination with authorities while the investigation continues.
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PM Modi speaks to flydubai's 'hero' pilot Smit Machchhar's family, applauds his bravery
India | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Indian flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero after a violent cockpit incident aboard flight FZ1073. Machchhar was seriously injured during an alleged attack by his co-pilot but helped prevent a potential disaster.
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'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTIndian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a violent cockpit incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar reportedly opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to restrain the attacker.