UAE official calls flydubai attack a ‘terrorist act’, praises Captain Smit Machchhar

A senior UAE official described the attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 as a “terrorist act” and praised Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery. The UAE has ordered an investigation into the incident, including a possible terror link. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the copilot accused of stabbing Machchhar and attempting to crash the aircraft.

New Delhi: A senior UAE official described the attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 as a “terrorist act” and praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for confronting the danger during the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The adviser to the UAE president said Machchhar deserved appreciation for his courage in facing a potential disaster. The remarks marked the first time a UAE official........

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