US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a mid-air cockpit altercation on Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Indian-origin pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed and injured before unlocking the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to subdue the attacker. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and landed safely.
Trump Praises Indian-Origin Pilot as Hero After Flydubai Incident
Source: Moneycontrol