PM Modi mentions Pilot Smit’s bravery, sets tone for India’s aircraft manufacturing ambition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery while outlining India’s ambition to become a major aircraft manufacturing hub. Referring to the Indian pilot’s global recognition after the Flydubai cockpit attack, Modi said a day will come when the world talks about aircraft made in India, highlighting the country’s growing aviation capabilities.