UAE honours Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for bravery during flydubai cockpit attack

The United Arab Emirates has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and the flydubai crew for their bravery during a cockpit emergency on September 30. Despite suffering serious injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing crew members and passengers to intervene and help prevent a potential tragedy.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew members involved in the incident, recognising their courage, professionalism and efforts to protect passengers during the emergency.

The honours were presented by



Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of Dubai’s Executive Council.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also met the crew members on Tuesday. The UAE leadership praised their dedication and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to safeguarding human life and ensuring public safety.

The crew members expressed their gratitude to the UAE President and said they were proud to receive the prestigious recognition.