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- 1PM Modi hails injured Captain Smit Machchhar as heroโCaptain Smit Machchhar is a HERO. In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar, calling him a hero who saved hundreds of lives despite being seriously injured. Modi said the captain showed immense courage and unwavering resolve in the face of grave danger, averting a great tragedy, and that India is proud of his valour.
- 2flydubai captain who stopped co-pilot attack speaks with ModiโCaptain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai captain hailed as a hero after opening the cabin door so that the passengers
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot hailed as a hero after opening the cockpit door so passengers could overpower a co-pilot who stabbed him and attempted to crash the plane, has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described what happened inside the cabin during the attack. The story is drawing wide attention in India, with many praising the captain's quick thinking and bravery.
- 3Netanyahu praises Indian pilot who fought off mid-air attackerโMy salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously
Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly saluted Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, saying the pilot was stabbed and seriously injured but fought back, resisted the attacker, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower him, preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster. The post has drawn massive engagement, with many praising the captain's courage and the passengers' response.
- 4Indian captain hailed a hero after being stabbed aboard flydubai flightโThis man is a hero. Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain of flydubai Flight 1073, fought back after being stabbed
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai Flight 1073, is being widely praised after fighting back when he was stabbed in the cockpit. Despite severe injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, allowing Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew to intervene and subdue the attacker. The Indian and Israeli foreign ministries have both highlighted his actions, calling him a hero and crediting him with averting a far greater tragedy.
- 5First footage shows wounded Captain Smit Machchhar after attackโผFirst footage of Captain Smit Machchhar. He has heavy bandages on his chest and stomach after fighting off the attacker,
First footage of Captain Smit Machchhar has been shared online, showing him with heavy bandages on his chest and stomach after fighting off an attacker. Despite his injuries, observers say the courage and determination on his face remain unmistakable. The images have drawn widespread attention in India, with many praising his bravery and wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Saudi Arabia has handed over to the UAE an Omani co-pilot accused of trying to crash a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. The captain, identified in Indian coverage as Smit Machhar, is being credited with stopping the attempt and landing safely. The case has drawn attention in India as the captain is reported to be Indian, with readers following updates on the investigation and the co-pilot's extradition.
- 7Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar for averting major attackโCaptain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage. Without fearing for his own life, he fought vali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar, saying he showed extraordinary courage by fighting without fear for his own life and preventing what he described as a 9/11-style attack. Modi said 140 crore Indians salute the officer and are praying for his well-being. Details of the incident have not been detailed in the statement, which is drawing wide attention across India.
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Indian captain Smit Machchhar, pilot of the Flydubai flight involved in a recent crash, is in the spotlight after recounting the final moments of the ordeal. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said he recited the Hanuman Chalisa during the crisis. Kannada media widely covered his account, with praise from Israel's government and questions about the co-pilot's role, alongside Trump's warning over Iran connections.
- 9Flydubai pilot hailed as hero after mid-air brawlโผCaptain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed while fighting off his co-pilot during a mid-air brawl on a Flydubai flight, was
Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed while fighting off his co-pilot during a brawl on board a Flydubai flight. The leaders of India and Israel have praised him as a hero, saying his intervention averted a potential disaster. The incident has drawn widespread attention to cockpit safety and the pilot's quick actions under extreme circumstances.
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Emirates captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, was stabbed on a flight bound for Israel and is being widely praised as a hero for his conduct during the attack. The BBC has profiled his actions, and the story is drawing attention across multiple countries, with audiences following how the incident unfolded and the pilot's recovery.
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Israeli authorities say passengers and crew stopped an attempt to down a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after a co-pilot stabbed the pilot in the cockpit. Captain Smit Machchhar, described as a jovial father, thwarted the attacker and the plane landed safely, with Israeli passengers later returning home. The suspected attacker has been transferred to the UAE, and an international investigation is under way, with the motive still unknown.
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Captain Smit Machchhar, a FlyDubai pilot, is being praised as a hero after he was reportedly stabbed in the cockpit during a flight, with accounts crediting him with helping to prevent a worse outcome. The incident has drawn international attention, and coverage has focused on the pilot's actions and background as details of the attack emerge.
- 13Indian captain recovering after co-pilot attack on FlyDubai flightโCaptain Smit Machchhar from India is recovering from stab wounds officials say he suffered when his co-pilot attacked hi
Captain Smit Machchhar of India is recovering from stab wounds that officials say he suffered when his co-pilot attacked him mid-flight. The incident took place on an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight departing from the UAE. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and reports are detailing what is known about Machchhar and his condition.
- 14UAE adviser praises Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for courageโUAE President's adviser praises Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for courage during 'serious terrorist incident'.
An adviser to the UAE President has publicly commended Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during what was described as a 'serious terrorist incident'. The praise is drawing attention in India, where commentators highlight the international recognition of the pilot's actions and the positive signal it sends for India-UAE relations.
- 15PM Modi praises Indian Flydubai captain for averting crisisโ#WATCH | "You have shown the world what is 'Ahimsa'...I read many comments on social media stating that if the scenario
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, telling him he had 'shown the world what is Ahimsa' and praising him for saving everyone on board. Modi said social media comments noted what people would say about India if circumstances had been different, calling it a big job. The pilot has drawn widespread praise online for his calm handling of a difficult in-flight situation.
- 16FlyDubai captain hailed as hero after cockpit attackโFlyDubai Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after reportedly saving 174 passengers when his colleague alle
FlyDubai Captain Smit Machchhar is being praised as a hero after reports that he saved 174 passengers aboard his aircraft. According to the claims circulating, his first officer allegedly stabbed him in an attempt to crash the plane, and Machchhar managed to regain control and land safely. Israel and India have both praised the captain for his actions during the incident.
- 17FlyDubai Suspends Israel Flights After Pilot Stabbed Mid-Flightโ๐ UPDATE FlyDubai Suspends Flights to Israel Following Mid-Flight Pilot Attack Identifies the victim of the mid-flight a
FlyDubai has suspended flights to Israel after a pilot was stabbed during a flight to Tel Aviv. The victim has been identified as Captain Smit Machchhar, who was attacked mid-flight by another pilot. The airline halted its Israel routes following the incident, which has drawn widespread attention to onboard security and the circumstances between the two crew members.
- 18Netanyahu praises Indian pilot who saved lives on Flydubai flightโผNetanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/n e
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot who was stabbed but continued to save lives aboard a Flydubai flight. Netanyahu called him a 'true hero' in a statement that has drawn international attention to the pilot's actions during the incident.
- 19Israel's Mumbai consul general calls flydubai incident a terror attackโโA terror attack, no doubtโ: Israelโs Consul General in Mumbai praises Captain Machchhar, condemns flydubai incident
Israel's Consul General in Mumbai has described the flydubai incident as 'a terror attack, no doubt', while praising Captain Machchhar for his handling of the situation. The diplomat's remarks condemn the incident aboard the Dubai-bound flight and single out the pilot's actions for commendation. The comments have drawn attention in both Indian and Israeli media.
- 20Flydubai captain says he fought to open cockpit door mid-attackโFlydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he fought to open cockpit door while still being attacked
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he attempted to open the cockpit door while still being attacked, describing his struggle during the incident. The account sheds light on how flight crew responded as the situation unfolded. Details about what prompted the attack, the fate of those involved, and the extent of any injuries have not been confirmed, and Flydubai has not released a full statement on the captain's account.
- 21Flydubai Flight Diverts to Tel Aviv After Pilot Stabs Co-Pilotโ๐ UPDATE Flydubai Pilot Stabs Co-Pilot, Plane Diverts to Tel Aviv Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Capt
A Flydubai flight diverted to Tel Aviv after the captain stabbed his co-pilot and allegedly tried to crash the aircraft. The incident was brought under control and Netanyahu reportedly praised Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'true hero' for his bravery. Conflicting details in initial reports make the exact sequence of events unclear.
- 22Trump Calls Copilot Who Stabbed flydubai Captain a 'Terrorist'โ"Terrorist": Trump On Copilot Who Stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar On flydubai Plane
Donald Trump described the flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar onboard a flydubai plane as a 'terrorist'. The comments came after reports of the mid-flight attack on the Indian-origin captain, and the case has drawn international attention with questions raised about flight crew safety and the pilot's condition. Indian media are closely following the incident, given the captain's Indian background.