UAE GCAA praises flydubai crew after incident on flight FZ1073
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- The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) commended the captain, crew and passengers of flydubai flight FZ1073 and confirmed that the Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, has safely returned to the UAE.
- An investigation into the incident is continuing, led by a team formed from the UAE Public Prosecution, while the GCAA said authorities are following established procedures and coordinating with relevant regional and international bodies, and urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid speculation.
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