India, Oct. 3 -- Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Latest News: Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has received praise from senior UAE leadership after a violent incident aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, with UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visiting the Indian pilot and commending his courage and responsibility.

Machchhar was the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 when he was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight. Despite suffering injuries, the Indian pilot managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and help restrain the co-pilot. The aircraft was later diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely.

Sheikh Hamdan Visits Smit Machchhar, Praises Indian F...