Hritika Mitra | Oct 7, 2026, 9:57 PM IST
Captain Smit Machchhar is on the mend. The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian pilot is showing steady improvement after fighting an attacking co-pilot on a Flydubai aircraft last week, and the Indian Embassy in the UAE is coordinating his treatment.
Joy Pillai | Oct 4, 2026, 6:48 AM IST
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invited Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony in May.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 3, 2026, 6:11 PM IST
Dubai Crown visited injured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital and praised his courage during the flydubai mid-air attack. The Indian Embassy said the pilot is recovering well and remains under medical care.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 3, 2026, 3:36 PM IST
The UAE has described the attack on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flydubai flight as a terrorist act. The co-pilot attacked him with a crash axe and tried to take control of the aircraft before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 2, 2026, 1:10 PM IST
During the video call, Capt. Machchhar told PM Modi what gave him the strength to open the cockpit door and help save the lives of those on board Flydubai.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 2, 2026, 11:34 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and praised his courage during an alleged mid-air attack aboard a Flydubai flight.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 2, 2026, 10:29 AM IST
A new video shows the chaotic moments aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 after Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was injured in a cockpit attack. The footage captures Machchhar calling for help as passengers rushed to the cockpit and later restrained the co-pilot.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 1, 2026, 10:55 AM IST
An Israeli dentist travelling on the Flydubai flight has revealed how he rushed to treat Indian Captain Smit Machchhar after the pilot was badly injured in the cockpit attack. Dr Shota Mosaev said Machchhar had deep cuts on his head and hands, was losing blood and later began losing consciousness.
Nivedita Dash | Oct 1, 2026, 9:43 AM IST
Captain Smit Machhar, aboard FlyDubai flight FZ1073, displayed bravery. Despite serious injuries, he managed to control the aircraft. Along with PM Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised his bravery.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 1, 2026, 7:25 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero after a shocking attack inside the cockpit of a flydubai flight.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 1, 2026, 7:02 AM IST
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after a violent cockpit attack on a flydubai flight. Despite being stabbed by his co-pilot, Machchhar fought back and helped passengers and crew overpower the attacker, preventing a possible disaster and helping save 174 lives.
