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flydubai attack: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
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What happened

‘We are proud that he is part of our team… part of the story of our nation… and part of what the UAE stands for… a nation of compassion… a nation of peace… and a nation of life,’ said the Crown Prince…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:32:44 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments

  2. Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, says UAE

  3. Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?

  4. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

  5. 'Highest degree of courage': UAE's deputy PM meets flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar

  6. FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says

  7. flydubai attack: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar

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