Proud he is part of our nation’s story: UAE Deputy PM meets Captain Machchhar in hospital

Oct 03, 2026

The Deputy Prime Minister hailed the Indian pilot for his bravery, while highlighting the responsibility and care showcased by him during the attempted crash.

"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...

PM Modi speaks to hero Indian pilot Capt Machchhar, applauds his bravery

Oct 02, 2026

Captain Machchhar gave details of his experience to the Prime Minister and spoke of what gave him courage during the incident.

“A true hero”: Israeli PM Netanyahu commends Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar

Sep 30, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) commended Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his "extraordinary bravery" after the pilot fought back...

Pilots Federation seeks National Bravery Award for Captain Machchhar for heroics on flydubai flight

Oct 02, 2026

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested the Prime Minister's Office to consider Captain Smit Machchhar, Pilot-in-Command of flydubai Flight FZ1073, for a...

President confers Shaurya Chakra to Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane for exceptional bravery

Aug 14, 2024

Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane, a seasoned fighter pilot, has been honored with the Shaurya Chakra by the President of India for his exceptional...