Articles byOliver Watson
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OpinionSponsored Capt Smit Machchhar: The Pilot Who Stopped a Mid-Air Disaster
Capt Smit Machchhar is the Indian national pilot who was stabbed during a Flydubai flight bound for Israel on Wednesday. The violent struggle in the cockpit forced the aircraft to divert to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to ensure the safety of everyone on board. Machchhar is widely credited with saving approximately 174 lives, according to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This article examines the harrowing details of the mid-air incident, Machchhar's extensive and distinguished aviation career, and the growing international response to his heroic actions during the crisis.
