UAE President Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar and Flydubai Crew for Exceptional Bravery

The Siliguri Today • October 28, 2026 • 7:12 PM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and the Flydubai crew with the First Class Order of Zayed II, one of the United Arab Emirates’ highest civilian honours, in recognition of their courage, professionalism and quick response during an in-flight emergency.

The recognition follows an incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. Captain Machchhar and the crew were praised for their brave handling of the emergency, highlighting their dedication to passenger safety and professional excellence.

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UAE President Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar and Flydubai Crew for Exceptional Bravery

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