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15 days ago · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Flydubai 'hero' pilot says praying gave him courage
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. ABC Australia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The first report grouped here was at 2 Oct 2026, 08:53 UTC. The headline in use is “Flydubai 'hero' pilot says praying gave him courage”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Captain Smit Machchhar has been hailed a hero for his actions aboard a flydubai flight after his co-pilot stabbed him and the plane began a steep descent.
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