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UAE Honors Flydubai Crew After Attempted Hijacking Incident
The United Arab Emirates recognized the bravery of the crew of a flydubai flight after a co-pilot attacked the captain with an emergency axe during a journey from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The intervention of passengers and reserve pilots led to the safe landing of the damaged aircraft in Saudi Arabia.
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- A flydubai pilot, Smit Machchhar, was honored by UAE authorities for resisting an attack by a co-pilot with an emergency axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Passengers intervened to stop the attacker, and two reserve pilots took over control, safely landing the damaged aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- The incident was classified by the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution as an attempted terrorist act.
- The crew members were awarded the Order of Zayed II, First Class, one of the highest civilian honors in the UAE.
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