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Hero of humanity: Israel honours flydubai pilot Smit

Isaac Herzog lauds injured pilot's courage, invites him to Jerusalem for recognition

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flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is to receive Israel’s highest civilian bravery award for helping save 174 people.

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Omani co-pilot confesses to UAE investigators about alleged suicide attack plot

Mystery behind pilot who landed the flight unravelled

flydubai pilot intervenes to prevent cockpit attack mid-flight

Pilot's heroic actions unravel mystery of flydubai cockpit attack

flydubai probe reveals what happened inside cockpit

Suspect claims solo role in Flydubai cockpit assault, investigation ongoing

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026.

flydubai probe: Co-pilot’s past airline jobs revealed

Investigation reveals suspect's employment history across three airlines

Flydubai co-pilot accused of plotting suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport

flydubai probe: UAE reveals 10 shocking findings

Investigation details alleged airport attack plan, cockpit assault and security checks.

The flydubai (flight FZ1073) Boeing 737 MAX 8 is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. Investigation reveals alleged attack preparations, crew intervention and questions around recruitment checks.

UAE-Riyadh flights: Emirates, Etihad cancellations

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai list Riyadh cancellations, Air Arabia reports flight changes

Passengers travelling between the UAE and Saudi Arabia are advised to check airline websites for the latest flight status and schedule changes.

Indian expats salute flydubai hero at consulate event

Hero pilot who saved 174 lives honoured at event marking 25 years of PM Modi's service

The community paid its tribute during a special programme held to mark 25 years of public service by PM Modi.

Indian Embassy issues health update on flydubai pilot

Crash axe attack on captain reportedly caused head and hand injuries and heavy bleeding

Captain Smit Machchhar

Dentist recalls 40-minute fight to save flydubai pilot

Flydubai captain survives cockpit attack with help from dentist and passengers

At first, Smit Machchhar did not realise he was being attacked. His instinct told him something catastrophic had happened to the aircraft.

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

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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

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