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Indian Captain Recovering After Foiling Co-Pilot's Attack
How 15 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, French, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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What happened
Captain Smith Macher of Flydubai is recovering in Abu Dhabi after being stabbed by his co-pilot during a flight. He is being honored for his bravery in foiling the attack and saving 174 passengers. His father reports he sustained significant injuries but is expected to make a full recovery and return to flying.
- 01Indian Captain Smith Macher is recovering after foiling a co-pilot's axe attack.
- 02He is being honored by the Indian state of Gujarat for his bravery.
- 03Macher saved 174 passengers on Flydubai Flight FZ1073.
- 04He sustained serious head and hand injuries and is hospitalized in Abu Dhabi.
- 05His father stated Macher is expected to return to flying after recovery.
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CalcalistOther outlets · Hebrew17 hours ago
Flydubai Captain Recounts Near-Fatal Incident, Receives Praise
i24NEWS FrenchCenter · French17 hours ago
FlyDubai Captain Recounts Daring Cockpit Struggle After Co-Pilot Attack
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Haaretz EnglishPilot Recounts Stabbing Attack, Cockpit Struggle to Indian PMIsrael National NewsStabbed Flydubai Pilot Recounts Cockpit Struggle to Indian PMi24NEWS EnglishIndian PM Praises Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking Attempt on Israel-Bound FlightDavarIndian Pilot Injured in Flydubai Hijacking Attempt Praised by PM ModiNow 14Hero Pilot Recounts Harrowing Mid-Air StruggleHamalIndian PM Modi Praises "Hero" Pilot Injured in Mid-Air AttackMaarivIndian PM Praises Pilot Who Prevented Hijacking TragedyAbu Ali ExpressHero Pilot Recounts Traumatic Flight to Indian PM Prime Minister of IndiaBehadrei HaredimHeroic Indian Pilot Recounts Harrowing Mid-Air StruggleMakoIndian PM Modi Comforts Hero Pilot Injured in Mid-Air AttackYnetHero Pilot Recounts Near-Fatal Flight From UAE Hospital
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