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Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

Smit Machchhar, the Indian Flydubai pilot at the centre of the FZ1073 cockpit incident, has received praise from leaders and passengers after the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The captain was injured during the incident but reportedly helped open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other pilots to intervene. Machchhar has nearly 9,750 flying hours and previously spent about 11 years with SpiceJet. Who is Smit Machch

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01 Oct 2026 03:49 AM

Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

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Smit Machchhar Flydubai Pilot Praised After Mid-Air Attack

Indian captain Smit Machchhar has emerged as a central figure in the dramatic emergency aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit incident in which Machchhar was stabbed and the plane lost altitude rapidly. Cockpit attack The incident unfolded on September 30 while the Boeing 737 MAX was en route to Tel Aviv. Israeli officials said the co-pilot attacked Mac

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Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

Smit Machchhar Flydubai Pilot Praised After Mid-Air Attack

Smit Machchhar Flydubai Pilot Praised After Mid-Air Attack

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