US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar In Congressional Record For Bravery During Flydubai Cockpit Attack
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has formally honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in the US Congressional Record, recognising what he described as extraordinary bravery during an alleged hijacking attempt aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073 on 30 September. The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight was carrying 180 occupants, including four US citizens and 27 children. According to the statement, the
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