Fly Dubai captain injured during altercation on Dubai‑Tel Aviv flight
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- Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while fighting with his co‑pilot on Fly Dubai flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- He is receiving treatment in a Saudi Arabian hospital and is recovering, after a career of 11 years as a Spicejet pilot, and was honored by the Indian Prime Minister who praised his courage and determination to save lives.
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