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Coverage dated October 2, 2026

FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Hero Pilot of Flydubai Flight Speaks in Interview with Indian PM Modi (opens Breitbart News)

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    Captain Smit Machchhar, the copilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, appeared on camera for the first time since the dramatic incident.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    FlyDubai 'hero' pilot speaks for first time (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar via video call. Meanwhile, authorities in the UAE and Israel said an investigation is making progress.

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