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Flydubai Conceals Omani Co-Pilot's Identity in Cockpit Attack Probe
- •Flydubai refuses to name the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar during a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight, citing an ongoing investigation.
- •The incident occurred on September 30 aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073, with Captain Machchhar sustaining serious injuries.
- •Passengers and cabin crew intervened to restrain the attacker, leading to an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- •Captain Machchhar, praised by PM Modi for his composure, recounted reciting the Hanuman Chalisa during the ordeal.
- •Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack, and Flydubai states it will not provide further details beyond published statements.
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Flydubai stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated and they are not in a position to provide any additional comment or confirm the co-pilot's name at this stage.
During Flydubai Flight FZ1073 on September 30, the Omani co-pilot attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar inside the cockpit, leaving him with serious injuries. Cabin crew and passengers intervened to restrain the attacker, and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with all 174 people on board surviving.
Despite sustaining serious injuries that left him fighting back during the assault, Captain Machchhar managed to remain composed and respond to the crisis. He later mentioned in a video call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he had been reciting the Hanuman Chalisa during the ordeal.
