Breaking news, curated around the clock
Home /World

Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?

World | 2026-10-01 at 08:39 UTC | Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
Read Full Article →
← More World news
Related Articles
2026-10-01 · 01:59
'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
2026-09-30 · 15:07
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
2026-09-30 · 21:11
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.
2026-09-30 · 07:51
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had…
2026-10-01 · 03:52
Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.