Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29 -- Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has received one of the United Arab Emirates' prestigious civilian honours for his courage during a mid-air emergency that threatened the lives of passengers aboard a flydubai flight.

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Machchhar and fellow crew members in recognition of their efforts to protect everyone on board.

The medals were presented by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at a presidential reception. The ceremony acknowledged the crew's professionalism and d...