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Capt. Smit Machchhar is in a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after authorities say he was attacked by his co-pilot on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday.
Officials say his actions saved the lives of those onboard.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/01/flydubai-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-hailed-hero-after-cockpit-stabbing/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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