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FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.

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Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing? NYTimes – World
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Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.

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FlyDubai cockpit attack and emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia

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A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after its Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe in the cockpit; passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and the plane landed safely. UAE prosecutors have called the incident an attempted suicide terrorist attack and identified the co-pilot as Hammam al-Hammami, saying he planned to crash into Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal and admitted acting alone; they have also alleged he

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UAE prosecutors now say the FlyDubai co-pilot planned a suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal, identified him as Hammam al-Hammami, and said he admitted acting alone.

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FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time

Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?NYTimes – World
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Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?

Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.

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