Flydubai crew member Captain Smit Machchhar is recognized by UAE President for bravery during a mid-air attack
On a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot with a crash axe. The plane was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and landed safely. The UAE President honored the crew with the First Class Order of Zayed II, the nation's second-highest civilian honor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Machchhar a hero.
- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Captain Smit Machchhar and flydubai crew members.
- The attack occurred on flydubai flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot with a crash axe.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Captain Machchhar a hero.
- The aircraft was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and landed safely.
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