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Jewish News 24 · Sep 30, 2026

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A year-old interview with the Flydubai captain identified by media reports as Smit Machchhar has gone viral after he was injured in an apparent cockpit attack aboard a flight to Israel. Machchhar was the captain of Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly attacked him. In the resurfaced interview, Machchhar spoke about handling emergencies, the importance of cabin crew and staying composed when things go wrong. https://youtu.be/DuBRRM0UwUs
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