https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-cockpit-attack-israel-to-honour-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-with-top-civilian-bravery-awardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-cockpit-attack-israel-to-honour-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-with-top-civilian-bravery-awardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/flydubai-cockpit-attack-israel-to-honour-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-with-top-civilian-bravery-award#u116930Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:44:26 +0000Indian pilot Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for thwarting a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight, saving 174 lives. The attacker, co-pilot Zaid Al-Kaabi, intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv airport. Machchhar was stabbed during the attack but managed to subdue the co-pilot.Why it mattersThe Flydubai cockpit attack occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The incident was foiled by Machchhar's bravery, preventing a potential major aviation disaster. Israel is recognising his actions with its highest civilian bravery award.What is