UAE Honours Indian Pilot Smith Machar and flydubai Crew for Extraordinary Courage

The United Arab Emirates has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smith Machar and the crew of flydubai for their courage and professionalism during a serious in-flight incident. The UAE President presented them with the Order of Zayed II in recognition of their actions and their commitment to passenger safety.

The incident occurred aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30. According to the report, Machar was injured by a fellow pilot in the cockpit but continued to manage the aircraft and landed it safely. His actions helped ensure that all 172 passengers and crew members on board remained safe. The UAE recognised the crew’s bravery and professionalism by conferring the honour.