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Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Recovers After Mid-Air Stabbing
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot for flydubai, is recovering well after a mid-air stabbing attack on an Israel-bound flight. The incident, which occurred on flight FZ1073, involved an attack from within the cockpit. Machchhar's actions were credited with preventing a larger catastrophe, with one report quoting him saying, "Could Not Let Everyone Die." The Indian Embassy has provided an update on his health, and the event has prompted discussions about aviation security, including screening, vetting, and in-flight deck response procedures.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (3): Telangana Today, The Indian Express, The Statesman