Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery during mid-air attack
Indian airline captain Smit Machchhar and the crew of a flydubai flight received medals from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince and UAE deputy prime minister, in recognition of their actions during a mid‑air attack. The official ceremony highlighted the crew’s quick response and bravery, as reported by The Hindu.