"India stands immensely proud": Indian envoys meet family of Captain Machchhar after cockpit attack

Oct 01, 2026

Indian Embassy officials in the UAE met the family of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to offer full government support. Captain Machchhar was injured...

"Hit me so many times": New footage from flydubai flight shows bloodied Capt Machchhar whose heroics saved 180 lives

Oct 02, 2026

The footage then shows a bloodied Captain Smit Machchhar lying on the ground outside the cockpit, whose door he earlier managed to click open

"What an inspiration...": Varun Dhawan salutes Capt Smit Machchhar for bravery during flydubai mid-air crisis

Oct 02, 2026

Actor Varun Dhawan has praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the flydubai mid-air crisis, saying the pilot’s actions have inspired and filled...

"Were five to ten seconds from dying": Israeli dentist who treated FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts heroic cockpit struggle

Oct 02, 2026

Israeli dentist Dr. Shota Musaev and passengers helped save FlyDubai Flight 1073 after a co-pilot's violent attack. Captain Smit Machchhar fought back despite serious...

'Kantara' star Rishabh Shetty salutes Captain Smit Machchhar after Flydubai mid-air attack

Oct 02, 2026

'Kantara' star Rishabh Shetty has hailed Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the Flydubai mid-air crisis, saying the injured pilot put the lives...

"Dil se pranam...": Jackie Shroff, Vishal Mishra hail Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery after Flydubai mid-air crisis

Oct 02, 2026

Actor Jackie Shroff has hailed Captain Smit Machchhar for his “heroic bravery” after the Indian pilot helped avert a major tragedy aboard a Flydubai...