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Stitches Across His Head: First Close-Up Look At Captain Smit Machchhar After Cockpit Attack
The September 30 attack left Machchhar with a compound depressed skull fracture after his co-pilot struck him with a crash axe inside the cockpit.
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Smit Machchhar Gets Top UAE Honour: Who Are The 2 Indians Who Received It Before Him?
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the award on October 27, recognising the crew's courage and professionalism.
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Resolution Honouring Captain Smit Machchhar Introduced In US House Of Representatives
Gottheimer, the Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, in his resolution also commended the heroic actions of the off-duty pilots, cabin crew, and passengers who secured the flight deck and brought the aircraft safely down.
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flydubai Hero Pilot's Skull Fractured In Attack, Undergoes Emergency Surgery In Saudi
A depressed skull fracture happens when a skull breaks, and a piece of bone is pushed inward toward the brain. The "fragment" is the broken piece of skull that sits lower than the normal surrounding bone.
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"Had Always Been Very Calm": Childhood Friend Of Hero Indian Pilot
Smit Machchhar is recovering in a hospital in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk, where his flight was diverted on Wednesday after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed him mid-air in an attempt to crash the plane carrying 174 people, according to Israeli officials.
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Flydubai Emergency: Trump Praises Indian Pilot, Says Co-Pilot May Have Been 'Terrorist’ or 'Whack-Job’
Trump said the captain had the presence of mind to open the cockpit door, which he described as solid steel and impossible to open from outside, and to 'scream' for help.
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PM Modi Proud Of Hero flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar, Assures Family Of All Help
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen, had been working with flydubai - a low-cost carrier owned by the Emirati government, for four years.
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FlyDubai Brawl: Netanyahu Salutes Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar For Preventing Mid-Air Disaster
Netanyahu said the captain, despite serious injuries, resisted the attacker and opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the assailant.
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Pilot Body Seeks Scrutiny Of Technical Records In AI-171 Crash Probe
The investigation should carefully assess technical material submitted by the Foundation for Aviation Safety which reportedly contains documentation on the aircraft's operational history, maintenance actions, recurring system anomalies and fault indications, the Federation of Indian Pilots said.
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Federation Of Indian Pilots Writes to MoCA, DGCA, Pushes for Full Implementation of FDTL Rules
FDTL rules govern the maximum hours a pilot can be on duty and in flight, along with mandatory rest periods, and are meant to guard against fatigue-related risks in the cockpit.
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Indian Pilots Federation Writes To PM, Seeks Autonomous Civil Aviation Authority
The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority, arguing that DGCA needs greater financial, administrative and technical independence.
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From Tax-Free Salary To Luxury Layovers: Indian Pilot Lists 7 Benefits Of Working At Etihad Airways
She also highlighted the extensive travel privileges available to employees, which include discounted and business-class travel benefits for themselves, their families, and, in some cases, friends.
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"This Was Unforgettable": Pilot Shares Emotional In-Flight Moment As Wife And Children Join Him On Board
In the video, he is seen addressing the passengers in a calm yet deeply emotional manner. He begins by introducing himself to all the passengers.
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India Has 25,001 Licensed Pilots, Centre Lacks Data On Those Seeking Jobs
India currently has 25,001 pilots with valid licences, the government informed the Lok Sabha. But the Centre also admitted it has no central record of how many of these pilots are actually employed
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"'IndiGo Standard Time' Now Linked To Delays": Pilots Body Jabs Airline
A pilots' body heaped pressure on IndiGo Wednesday night even as India's largest airline battles an operational crisis, arguably its worst ever, brought on by 'technology glitches, adverse weather conditions, a congested aviation sector, and changed
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Stitches Across His Head: First Close-Up Look At Captain Smit Machchhar After Cockpit Attack
The September 30 attack left Machchhar with a compound depressed skull fracture after his co-pilot struck him with a crash axe inside the cockpit.
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Smit Machchhar Gets Top UAE Honour: Who Are The 2 Indians Who Received It Before Him?
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the award on October 27, recognising the crew's courage and professionalism.
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Resolution Honouring Captain Smit Machchhar Introduced In US House Of Representatives
Gottheimer, the Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, in his resolution also commended the heroic actions of the off-duty pilots, cabin crew, and passengers who secured the flight deck and brought the aircraft safely down.
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flydubai Hero Pilot's Skull Fractured In Attack, Undergoes Emergency Surgery In Saudi
A depressed skull fracture happens when a skull breaks, and a piece of bone is pushed inward toward the brain. The "fragment" is the broken piece of skull that sits lower than the normal surrounding bone.
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"Had Always Been Very Calm": Childhood Friend Of Hero Indian Pilot
Smit Machchhar is recovering in a hospital in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk, where his flight was diverted on Wednesday after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed him mid-air in an attempt to crash the plane carrying 174 people, according to Israeli officials.
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Flydubai Emergency: Trump Praises Indian Pilot, Says Co-Pilot May Have Been 'Terrorist’ or 'Whack-Job’
Trump said the captain had the presence of mind to open the cockpit door, which he described as solid steel and impossible to open from outside, and to 'scream' for help.
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PM Modi Proud Of Hero flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar, Assures Family Of All Help
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen, had been working with flydubai - a low-cost carrier owned by the Emirati government, for four years.
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FlyDubai Brawl: Netanyahu Salutes Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar For Preventing Mid-Air Disaster
Netanyahu said the captain, despite serious injuries, resisted the attacker and opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the assailant.
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Pilot Body Seeks Scrutiny Of Technical Records In AI-171 Crash Probe
The investigation should carefully assess technical material submitted by the Foundation for Aviation Safety which reportedly contains documentation on the aircraft's operational history, maintenance actions, recurring system anomalies and fault indications, the Federation of Indian Pilots said.
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Federation Of Indian Pilots Writes to MoCA, DGCA, Pushes for Full Implementation of FDTL Rules
FDTL rules govern the maximum hours a pilot can be on duty and in flight, along with mandatory rest periods, and are meant to guard against fatigue-related risks in the cockpit.
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Indian Pilots Federation Writes To PM, Seeks Autonomous Civil Aviation Authority
The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority, arguing that DGCA needs greater financial, administrative and technical independence.
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From Tax-Free Salary To Luxury Layovers: Indian Pilot Lists 7 Benefits Of Working At Etihad Airways
She also highlighted the extensive travel privileges available to employees, which include discounted and business-class travel benefits for themselves, their families, and, in some cases, friends.
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"This Was Unforgettable": Pilot Shares Emotional In-Flight Moment As Wife And Children Join Him On Board
In the video, he is seen addressing the passengers in a calm yet deeply emotional manner. He begins by introducing himself to all the passengers.
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India Has 25,001 Licensed Pilots, Centre Lacks Data On Those Seeking Jobs
India currently has 25,001 pilots with valid licences, the government informed the Lok Sabha. But the Centre also admitted it has no central record of how many of these pilots are actually employed
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"'IndiGo Standard Time' Now Linked To Delays": Pilots Body Jabs Airline
A pilots' body heaped pressure on IndiGo Wednesday night even as India's largest airline battles an operational crisis, arguably its worst ever, brought on by 'technology glitches, adverse weather conditions, a congested aviation sector, and changed
