Dubai Crown Prince praises pilot after attack
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery after he was attacked by his co-pilot mid-flight on Wednesday. The incident occurred aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 en route to Tel Aviv, where Machchhar sustained severe injuries. He is currently recovering in a hospital, with the Indian Embassy confirming his steady progress and expressing gratitude for the UAE's support.