'Terrorist act': UAE official on flydubai attack, praises India pilot Smit Machchhar
A UAE official labeled the flydubai flight FZ1073 incident a 'terrorist act' and commended Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting disaster. Machchhar, injured during an alleged attack by his co-pilot, opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to assist. The investigation will explore the incident's motives and any potential links to broader threats.