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Pilot hailed hero after stopping cockpit attack on Flydubai flight

Original: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, aft

Pilot Smit Machchhar is being praised as a hero after he opened the cockpit door of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv while being stabbed by his fellow pilot. The aircraft, carrying more than 170 people, landed safely after the attack. Commentators in India and abroad are highlighting his composure and quick thinking in protecting passengers and crew during the mid-flight assault.

Why now: The dramatic mid-flight attack and the pilot's heroics have drawn widespread attention and praise online.

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• Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door of the Israel-bound Flydubai flight, after being stabbed by his fellow pilot. The plane, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had over 170 people on board when Mr Machchhar was attacked and the plane · Channel4News · 80

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