Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar’s Skull Fracture, Vision Injury Revealed
Capt Smit Machchhar suffered a depressed skull fracture and severely blurred vision in the Flydubai cockpit attack. Doctors continue to monitor his recovery.
Air Ambulance Disappears Over Atlantic After Leaving Bermuda; Debris Found Off Nantucket
Air ambulance vanishes after leaving Bermuda for Boston. US Coast Guard finds aircraft debris off Nantucket as six people remain missing.
Mankind Pharma Salutes Flydubai Hero Smit Machchhar With ₹1 Crore: ‘True Leadership’ in the Face of Danger
Mankind Pharma announces ₹1 crore financial assistance for Captain Smit Machchhar and his family, recognising his courage and responsibility during the Flydubai mid-air crisis.
‘I Kept Reciting Hanuman Chalisa’: Pilot Smit Machchhar Recalls Flydubai Crisis
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recalls how reciting Hanuman Chalisa gave him courage during an alleged cockpit attack on a flydubai flight.
Israel to Recognise Captain Smit Machchhar for Courage During Flydubai Cockpit Attack
Israel will honour Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during the Flydubai cockpit attack, Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar said.
Smit Machchhar: Indian Pilot Who Saved 174 Lives Airlifted to Abu Dhabi
Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, injured during an alleged cockpit confrontation, has been airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further treatment and is reported stable.
‘An Indian Prevented 9/11-Style Tragedy’: PM Modi Praises Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar
PM Modi praised Indian Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, saying an Indian helped prevent a “9/11-style tragedy” during a mid-air emergency.
IL-114, Sukhoi Superjet May Be Made in India as Russia Steps Up Talks
IL-114 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 could soon be made in India as India-Russia talks gain momentum over aircraft production and localisation.
US B-52 Bomber Crashes Shortly After Takeoff, Investigation Underway
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed seconds after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Authorities have launched an investigation into the deadly accident.
Pilot’s Union Demands Grounding of Boeing 787s After Fresh Air India Scares
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged India’s aviation ministry to ground all Boeing 787 Dreamliners after repeated Air India malfunctions, citing safety risks.