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WorldA FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a cockpit attack when the copilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Passengers intervened, and the plane made a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The incident involving 174 people is under investigation by Saudi, Emirati, and Israeli authorities, with US and Oman assisting. This event highlights gaps in crew security screening protocols.
Business Standard·
WorldA Flydubai flight FZ1073 experienced chaos mid-air after Indian captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by the Omani co-pilot. The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, where Machchhar received initial medical treatment. He is now recovering in Abu Dhabi as UAE authorities investigate. The incident was captured on video showing passengers and crew intervening to prevent a crash.
DNA India··Abu Dhabi
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Aaj Tak·
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Firstpost World·
PoliticsPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar via video call after he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Modi praised Machchhar's courage and composure. The pilot emotionally shared that he recited the Hanuman Chalisa during the crisis and called Modi his biggest idol. The call was a proud moment for Machchhar.
Hindustan Times·
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ET Markets·
Business Standard·
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a cockpit attack when the copilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Passengers intervened, and the plane made a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The incident involving 174 people is under investigation by Saudi, Emirati, and Israeli authorities, with US and Oman assisting. This event highlights gaps in crew security screening protocols.
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