Tag Archive: Captain Smit Machhar
Flydubai Co-Pilot Was Not Alone, Smit Machhar Attack Probe Widens
The probe into the alleged attack on Captain Smit Machhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 has widened, with UAE investigators examining possible links to others.
October 14, 2026
US House honors Captain Smit Machhar for courage during flight incident
The US House of Representatives has honored Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar for courage during the Flydubai Flight 1073 incident.
October 7, 2026
Flydubai captain lands safely after alleged cockpit knife attack by co-pilot
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an alleged cockpit knife attack on Captain Smit Machhar.
October 1, 2026
