{
  "id": 11681769,
  "title": "Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan commend flydubai captain Smit Machchhar after mid-air security incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/shah-rukh-khan-salman-khan-commend-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:15:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-salman-khan-commend-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-after-mid-air-security-incident-1.500697132"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have commended Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery and quick thinking during a mid-air security incident on September 30. The captain, who was injured during the incident on flight FZ1073 that was carrying 174 people, helped control the situation on board before the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia. Despite his injuries, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing crew members and passengers to intervene. Shah Rukh Khan praised the captain on X, describing his actions as a \"true display of courage and duty.\" Salman Khan also shared his appreciation for the captain, expressing his pleasure at flying with him in the future. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has praised Captain Machchhar, the flight crew, and passengers for their role in bringing the situation under control. An investigation into the incident is underway.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have praised Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and quick thinking during a serious security incident on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv . Captain Machchhar was injured during the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30, which was carrying 174 people. Despite his injuries, he helped ensure that the situation inside…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Salman Khan salutes Smit Machchhar after flydubai mid-air scare: ‘Kamaal kar diya pilot ji’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/salman-khan-salutes-smit-machchhar-after-flydubai-mid-air-scare",
        "published": "2026-10-03T03:55:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Well Done Bro, Hum Salute Karte Hain’: Salman Khan Lauds Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar For His Braveheart Act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/well-done-bro-hum-salute-karte-hain-salman-khan-lauds-flydubai-pilot",
        "published": "2026-10-03T04:11:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘Everyone is proud’: Smit Machchhar's family lauds him after flydubai incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/everyone-is-proud-smit-machchhars-family-lauds-him-after-flydubai",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}