Pilot Smit Machchhar and Israeli Plumber Hailed for Flydubai Cockpit Heroics
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a cockpit attack, prompting extraordinary action by its Indian pilot and a passenger, drawing international praise and raising questions about flight security.
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Flydubai cockpit attacked, pilot stabbed mid-flight
The Hindu ↗Trump calls pilot Smit Machchhar a 'hero' after attack
India Today ↗Trump highlights Israeli plumber's role in landing
Al Jazeera ↗Pilot identified as Smit Machchhar, praised by Netanyahu
The Hindu ↗Trump describes attacker as possible terrorist or madman
Mint ↗Indian Prime Minister Modi praises pilot's bravery
Indian Express ↗Israeli public showers pilot with tributes
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