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From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero by world leaders for his courageous actions in averting a potential crash after his co-pilot attacked him mid-flight. Despite sustaining serious injuries during the incident, Machchhar successfully managed to help secure the aircraft and ensure the safety of all 174 passengers on board.

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