Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53am on 28 Oct 2026,Wednesday India Global
The United Arab Emirates has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and flydubai crew members for their bravery during a cockpit emergency on September 30. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on those involved. During the incident, the seriously injured captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing crew members and passengers to intervene and help avert a potential tragedy. Their response helped protect passengers and secure the aircraft during the emergency. The honour recognises the crew’s courage and efforts to manage the situation. The report did not provide further details about the incident or the recipients.
