Smit Machchhar: The Flydubai Pilot Hailed as a Hero After Midair Attack

Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for Flydubai, was praised for his actions during a violent cockpit confrontation that forced Flight FZ1073 to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Machchhar was seriously injured during Wednesday’s incident but reportedly managed to release the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other crew members to reach the flight […]