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FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concernsA FlyDubai flight with 182 people faced a near-crash incident due to an attack on the cockpit. The co-pilot, previously barred from flying ...03 Oct, 2026, 06.37 AM IST- Flydubai suspends Tel Aviv flights after flight deck safety incidentFlydubai has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv after a safety incident occurred involving flight FZ1073. The aircraft was diverted to Tabuk...02 Oct, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- Look forward to bravery award for Smit Machchhar: Ex-IAF pilot who flew with himWing Commander Avinash Chikte reflects on his colleague Smit Machchhar's courage during a recent cockpit incident. After being stabbed by h...02 Oct, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Aviation security measures under new scrutiny after in-flight attack on FlyDubai pilotThe alleged stabbing of captain by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has exposed potential gaps in crew screening, cockp...02 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- India to mandate facial scans for airport staff, fast-track full-body scanners after Flydubai incidentIndia will make facial recognition mandatory for airline and airport employees and expedite full-body scanner deployment at eight major air...02 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Speedy recovery of 'global hero' pilot is Mumbai neighbourhood's main concernNeighbours in Mumbai’s Chembur have rallied around Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar after reports that he fought back against an alleg...02 Oct, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- Salute captain Smit Machchhar: KhargeCaptain Smit Machchhar is being hailed for his bravery in thwarting a potential disaster on a flydubai flight. The flight was carrying 174 ...02 Oct, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- World is proud of you: Smit Machchhar, pilot from Mumbai's Ghatkopar, becomes global heroSmit Machchhar, a daring Flydubai pilot, is receiving widespread recognition for his exceptional bravery during a flight from Dubai to Tel ...01 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: Flydubai co-pilot accused of attack ‘prayed a lot’, refused to shake women’s hands; feared he could cause another 9/11Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: The Flydubai Omani co-pilot who attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar was an extremely religious persona a...01 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Captain Smit Machchhar saved us from another 9/11: PM Modi hails injured Flydubai pilot, says 'entire world is proud of him'Captain Smit Machchhar displayed incredible bravery after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. Despite serious inj...01 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- "Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a heroUS President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During thi...01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Who was Flydubai’s Omani Co-Pilot, why did he want to crash the flight and how was he cleared to fly to Israel?An Israeli official identified the suspected attacker as an Omani national. Israeli media reported that he had been working for Flydubai fo...01 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flightAn Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, h...01 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- Israel to ramp up pilot checksSaudi authorities have arrested and interrogated the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, Israeli PM...01 Oct, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
- Four US Navy sailors injured aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower after landing mishap; Two aviators ejected safelyOn September 28, a significant incident occurred on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, resulting in injuries to four individuals during an aircr...29 Sep, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- Lakshadweep seaplane launch in limbo after last-minute Skyhop permission withdrawalIndia's plans for seaplane connectivity in Lakshadweep encountered challenges after permissions were withdrawn unexpectedly. Skyhop, the se...28 Sep, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- Air India pilot removed from Zurich flight over alcohol violationAn Air India pilot was removed from his aircraft in Zurich due to alcohol consumption before take-off. Authorities conducted sobriety tests...24 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
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