Investigations reveal that the suspect, co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport to crash the plane. His intentions of attacking captain Smit Machchhar, who was piloting the plane at the time of the incident above Saudi airspace, are still unclear, though it is believed the suspect 'acted alone'
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മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനത്തിൽ അടിസ്ഥാനപരമായി വിശ്വസനീയത ഉണ്ടാവണം. അതല്ലാതെ ഒരു വാദവും നിലനിൽക്കില്ല
Flydubai co-pilot attacked Indian captain Smit with axe in attempted terror attack, UAE investigation confirms
The co-pilot from Oman, who was hired by Flydubai, was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views. The attack has now raised questions on aviation security in the Middle East already affected by the US-Iran war
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UAE Presidential advisor calls Smit Machchhar a hero, terms flyDubai incident an act of terrorism
Presidential Advisor Anwar Garghash, in a post on X, also put to rest the nature of the incident and conspiracy theories surrounding it must end
I was not going to let others die: Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi
Machchhar, who underwent an emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia, was airlifted for advanced medical care to the Military Hospital in Dubai, where a team of specialised doctors are closely monitoring him. His family from Mumbai met him at the hospital, and are receiving prompt updates on his health from the medical team
NRI alert: UAE to probe ‘altercation’ on flyDubai flight; warns public to avoid speculation
The investigation team has begun its work in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the relevant authorities in the UAE
World leaders praise Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot when the Israel-bound aircraft was cruising at a height of about 34,000 feet. Machchhar, who was stabbed by the co-pilot, opened the cockpit door for passengers and crew members to move in and overpower the attacker
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35 ലക്ഷത്തോളം മലയാളികൾ ജോലി ചെയ്യുന്ന ഗൾഫ് മേഖല എന്നും നമുക്ക് അക്ഷയ ഖനിയാണ്. ദശലക്ഷക്കണക്കിനു കുടുംബങ്ങളിൽ പ്രധാന വരുമാന മാർഗം തന്നെ ഗൾഫിൽ നിന്നുള്ള വരുമാനമാണ്
യുദ്ധം മുറുകി നിൽക്കുമ്പോഴും പ്രത്യാശ കൈവിടാതെ പ്രവാസികൾ
ഒരാഴ്ചയോളം യുദ്ധം തുടർന്നാൽ തന്നെ അത് ഗൾഫിലെ പ്രവാസികൾക്കു പിടിച്ചു നിൽക്കാൻ കഴിയാത്ത പ്രതിസന്ധിയിലേക്കു വഴുതിപ്പോവുന്ന സാഹചര്യം സൃഷ്ടിക്കാം. എന്നാൽ യുഎസ്-ഇസ്രയേലി ആക്രമണങ്ങൾ ലക്‌ഷ്യം കണ്ടാൽ ഇറാന് ഗൾഫിനെ വിറപ്പിക്കാൻ കഴിയുന്ന കരുത്തു നഷ്ടമാവും
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