Flydubai Declines to Identify Co-Pilot in Cockpit Assault Investigation

Flydubai has refused to disclose the identity of the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar during a September 30 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The airline stated it cannot provide further details while the incident remains under active investigation.

During the flight, Machchhar sustained severe injuries but managed to secure the aircraft after a struggle. All 174 passengers and crew survived the emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. PM Modi recently commended the captain for his bravery and composure during the crisis, which Machchhar credited to his experience and faith.

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This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: News18 World