UAE honours flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for courage during in-flight emergency

IANS | October 28, 2026 8:30 AM

Dubai, Oct 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and the flydubai crew for their courage and professionalism during a cockpit incident on September 30, when the seriously injured captain managed to open the cockpit door, enabling crew members and passengers to intervene and help avert a potential tragedy.