‘Can a plumber land an aircraft?’ Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar questions Israeli plumber’s role in foiling hijack attempt
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar has questioned reports of an Israeli plumber’s role in foiling an alleged hijacking, saying he was focused on surviving a crash axe attack by his co-pilot.
Market Mastery Webinar by Vishal Malkan Find the weak links in your portfolio by Vishal Malkan Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar has expressed uncertainty over Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun’s reported role in foiling an alleged hijacking attempt aboard ... [3298 chars]
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