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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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Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

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DGCA Orders Indian Airlines Safety Reports by June 15, Strengthens Oversight

NEW DELHI — India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has asked major domestic carriers and airport operators to submit detailed action‑taken reports (ATR) by June 15, 2026, outlining corrective steps taken to fix safety issues uncovered during its routine and surprise inspections. The deadline and renewed emphasis on compliance come after a series of meetings involving the DGCA, Indian airlines, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, internatio

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10 Jun 2026 01:33 AM

DGCA Orders Indian Airlines Safety Reports by June 15, Strengthens Oversight

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SpiceJet Plane Hits Akasa Aircraft at Delhi Airport, Both Jets Damaged During Taxiing

A serious ground incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport has raised fresh concerns over aviation safety after a SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing on Thursday. The

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SpiceJet Plane Hits Akasa Aircraft at Delhi Airport, Both Jets Damaged During Taxiing

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Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

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Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

Smit Machchhar: Indian Flydubai Pilot Praised After Cockpit Attack

DGCA Orders Indian Airlines Safety Reports by June 15, Strengthens Oversight

DGCA Orders Indian Airlines Safety Reports by June 15, Strengthens Oversight

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