Captain Smit Machchhar’s health is improving: MEA
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Captain Smit Machchhar’s condition is getting better after he was assaulted on flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30. The incident involved his co‑pilot, an Omani national, who attacked him with a crash axe. Authorities are investigating the assault while the captain receives medical care. The MEA released the update after a hospital review confirmed his improvement.