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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
Netanyahu warns of heavy price after Flydubai cockpit attack incident
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a “very heavy price” if investigators find the Flydubai cockpit attacker was sent by someone.
October 3, 2026
Omani co-pilot barred from flying before Flydubai cockpit incident: reports
The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machar on Flydubai flight FZ1073 was reportedly removed from Oman Air flight training in 2024 over security concerns.
October 3, 2026
Trump says Flydubai co-pilot’s possible Iran link under investigation after attack
An investigation continues into the alleged attack on Indian captain Smit Machhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, as Donald Trump says a possible Iran link is being examined.
October 2, 2026
