One pilot 'stabbed the other' and 'apparently tried to crash' Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says

The FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv is a modern story of Jewish heroism

(RNS) — It was one of the most inspirational moments in recent Jewish memory. It reminded us of who we are.

FlyDubai pilot hailed as hero for saving passengers

The leaders of Israel and India hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a FlyDubai plane Wednesday.

Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight

(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot to crash a FlyDubai flight after stabbing the other pilot. The incident happened about two hours after FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 took off from Dubai bound for Tel Aviv. The plane made a sharp...

FlyDubai's Indian Pilot Hailed A Hero After Cockpit Attack

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed globally as a hero after surviving a harrowing mid-air attack on a flydubai flight to Israel.

Harger: Twenty-seven kids on a diving Flydubai 737 MAX got home safe. Thank a Boeing worker in Renton

Earlier this week, a Flydubai jet headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv nearly went down. Officials said the co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane.