New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Commending Captain Smit Machchhar for risking his life to save passengers during the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai mid-air cockpit attack by the co-pilot, aviation expert Subhash Goyal has suggested that the co-pilot involved in the incident likely pre-planned the alleged attempted crash.

Speaking on the incident, Goyal lauded the captain's conduct while noting the severity of the alleged plot. He called on international governments to respond with decisive anti-terror measures.

"Hats off to Smit Machchhar. He's a brave Indian pilot, and there's no doubt about it, and he has put his life at risk to save his fellow passengers. That's the role of a real captain. And it is surprising that the co-pilot, who was Omani, had pro...