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UAE honours Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar with top civilian award following flydubai cockpit attack

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and his Flydubai crew for heroic actions during a September 30, 2026, cockpit attack.

Written ByZee Media BureauEdited ByNitin Kumar
Published: Oct 28, 2026, 08:40 AM IST|Updated: Oct 28, 2026, 08:59 AM IST
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UAE honours Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar with top civilian award following flydubai cockpit attack
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    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and his flydubai cabin crew on Tuesday. The highly revered award is for their bravery while handling a violent mid-air cockpit attack on September 30 when a seriously injured Machchhar unlocked the security door to allow cabin crew and passengers to restrain the attacker.

    Presentation of the Royal Awards in Dubai

    Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, presented the awards at a ceremony attended by UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

    رئيس الدولة يمنح طاقم طائرة "فلاي دبي" وسام زايد الثاني، تقديراً لشجاعتهم ودورهم في الحفاظ على سلامة الركاب في واقعة رحلة "فلاي دبي" يوم 30 من شهر سبتمبر الماضي، وحمدان بن محمد يقلد الأوسمة للطاقم ويشيد بدورهم ومستوى المسؤولية التي تحلوا بها في الحفاظ على سلامة المسافرين وأمنهم. https://t.co/60sqR6y4Wx

    — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 27, 2026

    Leadership praises: UAE leaders praised the crew's prompt handling of the crisis, saying that ensuring passenger security is a top priority in the country.

    Personal hospital visit: Sheikh Hamdan visited Machchhar in the hospital on October 3, praising his dedication to saving lives.

    National recognition: Sheikh Hamdan said in his social media post that the UAE sees Machchhar as an important part of its history, calling him an embodiment of courage and professionalism.

    Praise from around the world for acts of bravery

    The acts of Captain Machchhar received great praise from around the world after the GCAA praised him officially.

    India: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Captain Machchhar as a hero for India for his acts of bravery during physical pain.

    Israel: The Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the captain on his exceptional bravery and announced a civilian award from the state to Captain Machchhar after he recovers fully from his injury.

    United States: President Donald Trump congratulated Captain Machchhar on his strategic act of opening the cockpit door while being seriously injured himself.

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