PM Modi speaks to India's 'hero' flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, wishes him quick recovery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar to commend his bravery during a recent mid-air incident involving an unruly co-pilot. The pilot is currently recovering in the UAE after sustaining injuries while helping passengers subdue the attacker.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical aviation security concerns and the role of crew intervention in preventing potential hijackings.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to India's brave pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who is undergoing treatment in the UAE after he was injured while resisting his attacker, a flydubai co-pilot.Machchhar, who was attacked by his Omani co-pilot, struggled to open the cockpit door, which led the passengers, mainly Israeli security…
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