Who is Smit Machchhar? Indian flydubai captain who saved 174 passengers' lives after co-pilot stabbed him inside cockpit mid-air during flightWho is Smit Machchhar? Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for flydubai, is being credited with saving 174 people on board Fligh...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi hails former pilot SpiceJet pilot aboard Flydubai flightPrime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a Flydubai emergency incident. The captain was injured a...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Is Iran behind Flydubai hijack attempt? What we know about the Omani pilot's motiveOn September 30, a harrowing incident unfolded on a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot is accused of stabbing t...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Attacker's identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disasterAn Omani copilot attacked his captain on a FlyDubai flight from UAE to Israel. This incident led to the plane making a dangerous emergency ...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Former SpiceJet pilot at centre of Flydubai mid-air incidentAn Indian national and former SpiceJet pilot was captain of the flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a repo...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Bloodshed at 34,000 feet: Indian pilot braves stabbing to help Dubai flight land safelyAn Indian pilot helped thwart an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the co-pilot reportedly at...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Flydubai FZ1073 plane hijack scare: Who are the pilots? Here's what we knowChaos erupted on a Flydubai flight headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the cockpit witnessed an intense clash between pilots just after depa...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
9/11-style attack averted? Flydubai's Tel Aviv-bound flight plunges 17000 feet in 2 minutes as one pilot stabs another during alleged hijacking attemptAn Israel-bound Flydubai flight experienced a serious incident involving a fight between the pilots, prompting an emergency diversion to Sa...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Airbus stages maiden flight of new A350F freighterAirbus has initiated the maiden flight of its A350F freighter, aiming at breaking Boeing's market dominance. The A350F is set for a series ...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
NASA lays out phased plan to return Starliner to serviceNASA and Boeing are preparing for the Starliner-1 uncrewed mission aimed at validating spacecraft improvements. This mission is scheduled f...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv direct flights from December 1, restoring India-Israel air linkAir India will resume direct Delhi-Tel Aviv flights from December 1, 2026, restoring non-stop connectivity between India and Israel. The ai...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Boeing’s latest 737 MAX glitch hits close to home as Indian airlines bet hundreds of planes on the jetBoeing identified a software issue affecting 737 MAX aircraft during specific landing scenarios, impacting airlines heavily investing in th...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Akasa Air says ‘no impact’ as fresh Boeing 737 MAX software glitch emergesIn light of a software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX planes, Akasa Air has confirmed the safety of its operations. The airline is in c...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reportsBoeing has identified a software glitch affecting the 737 MAX's automated navigation during landing scenarios. After a software update, pil...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Akasa Air in talks with Boeing to order 200 737 MAX aircraft: ReportMumbai-based Akasa Air is negotiating an order for over 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets to boost its operations. This potential order follows their...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Bangladesh to buy 11 more Boeing jets as it seeks closer US trade tiesBangladesh will sign an agreement to purchase 11 additional Boeing aircraft from the US. This acquisition increases Biman Bangladesh Airlin...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Agartala-Delhi IndiGo flight diverted to Lucknow after cargo smoke alert; 109 safeAn IndiGo flight from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow after a cargo hold smoke alert. Emergency teams responded to the IndiGo flight ...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.52 PM IST