Sheikh Hamdan visits flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, praises his courage
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar on Saturday, paying tribute to his courage, sense of responsibility and commitment to protecting human life. Sheikh Hamdan wrote in a social media post that Machchhar…
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently paid tribute to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, acknowledging his bravery and dedication. In a recent social media post, Sheikh Hamdan highlighted Machchhar's "highest degrees of courage, responsibility and care for human life." The Crown Prince expressed the nation's complete appreciation and praise for Machchhar.
The visit followed the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority's commendation of Machchhar, his crew, and passengers for their role in managing a security incident on flydubai flight FZ1073. The authorities confirmed that Machchhar had returned to the UAE safely and was receiving medical treatment. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, being conducted by a team from the Public Prosecution.
The GCAA is working with regional and international bodies to preserve the integrity of the inquiry.
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