Captain Machchhar Smit

flydubai incident: GCAA warns against unverified claims

Investigation into cockpit incident underway as the authority highlights heroic efforts

flydubai CEO thanks crew, passengers after incident

Captain and crew commended by Ghaith Al Ghaith for ensuring safety during flight emergency

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026.

India rallies behind Captain Smit after cockpit attack

Smit praised for courage after fighting to protect passengers on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

People across India show their support for Captain Smit Machchhar following the flydubai cockpit attack.

flydubai pilot reveals cockpit incident: ‘Had to act’

Captain Smit Machchhar opens up about life-threatening cockpit altercation

Pilot's bravery averts disaster on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight amid cockpit chaos

Modi speaks to injured flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar

Machchhar was injured on Wednesday aboard flydubai flight FZ1073

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved hundreds of lives aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, in New Delhi on Friday. The pilot is undergoing treatment in Abu Dhabi for injuries sustained in a mid-air attack.

Flying from UAE today? Check before heading to airport

Flying from UAE today? Here’s what passengers need to know before heading to the airport.

UAE flights status: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know

Emirates EK31 sends 7700 emergency alert: What happened

General emergency code 7700 issued as Emirates flight reroutes to Frankfurt

Passenger receives medical care after Emirates flight emergency alert

Saudi Arabia issues clarification on flydubai incident

Pilots and crew returned to UAE after their conditions improved; investigation underway

UAE investigates flydubai incident involving injured crew members

Emirates A380 diverts after medical emergency

Flight EK31 landed safely after declaring a general emergency en route to Heathrow

Passenger left the aircraft for further medical care after the A380 landed safely.

Hero flydubai pilot airlifted to UAE, envoy visits him

Ambassador calls him “brave son of India,” gives update about his health, offers support

Capt Smit Machchhar

flydubai incident: What do Squawk 7700 and 7500 mean?

From medical emergencies to security alerts, here is what 7700 and 7500 mean

Aviation emergency codes such as squawk 7700 and 7500 alert air traffic controllers to emergencies or security-related situations

Tehran flights down 42% after US airline ban

China, Turkey, Qatar and several Asian routes continue as others disappear

Airport averages 53 international flights a day, down from 91 before September 23.

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