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Lifestyle

US Congressman honours Indian pilot for averting flydubai hijack

Reported by Asianet Newsable 10 Oct 2026, 3:00 am IST 1 min read

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US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in saving 172 people during an alleged hijack attempt on flydubai flight 1073. Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot but managed to save the flight.

Read the full report on Asianet Newsable

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Section: Lifestyle
Topics: Railways & travel
First reported by: Asianet Newsable
Reporter: asianet news central
Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 3:00 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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