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Captain Smit Machchhar

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar receives international recognition after surviving a cockpit attack and protecting passengers aboard a flydubai flight.

PM Modi speaks to Netanyahu on bilateral ties; Israeli PM invites Modi and pilot Smit Machchhar to Independence Day celebrations.

PM Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery and said Made-in-India aircraft could gain global recognition like Indian pilots.

FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar recalled his cockpit struggle to Benjamin Netanyahu, describing how he fought through injuries to regain control of the aircraft.

Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi to light Israel’s Independence Day flame, praising the pilot’s courage.

PM Modi praised Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and quick response during the cockpit attack that protected more than 170 passengers.

PM Modi spoke with injured Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage and presence of mind during the cockpit attack.

PM Modi spoke with injured Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage and presence of mind during the cockpit attack.

Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar became emotional while speaking to PM Modi, recalling the cockpit attack and saying the Prime Minister was his biggest idol.

PM Narendra Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage during the Flydubai crisis at the UPSC centenary event.