Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism

Oct 09, 2026

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in preventing an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a...

Captain Smit Machchhar’s mid-air heroism sparks global acclaim, Israeli consulate puts up tribute billboards in Mumbai

Oct 02, 2026

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar thwarted a terror-driven attack by a co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, saving 180 lives. Following the...

"Hero of humanity": Herzog to honour Capt Smit Machchhar with Israeli Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism

Oct 10, 2026

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday (local time) praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in averting a potential catastrophe aboard a...

ABVP demands Ashok Chakra for Captain Smit Machchhar

Oct 03, 2026

During the meeting, the student organisation passed a resolution praising the indomitable courage of Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery in ensuring passenger...

"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

"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...