GENERAL2 Oct 2026
PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, hails his bravery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Captain Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot who stopped his co-pilot from allegedly crashing an Israel-bound flight. Modi praised his bravery, wished him a quick recovery, and also spoke to his wife and parents. The Dubai-to Tel Aviv flight carried 174 passengers, including 27 children, and diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.
Key Statutory Highlights
- PM Modi spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar and applauded the bravery that helped save hundreds of lives.
- Modi also spoke to the pilot's wife and parents and wished him a quick recovery.
- The flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children, before it diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.
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