Indian pilot hailed hero for foiling flydubai cockpit attack

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, was stabbed by his co-pilot on flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. Despite severe injuries, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to subdue the attacker. The aircraft, carrying 174 people, landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. World leaders have praised Machchhar's bravery.