{
  "id": 12412025,
  "title": "Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues health update on hero flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/indian-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-issues-health-update-on-hero-flydubai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T15:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-issues-health-update-on-hero-flydubai-pilot-captain-smit-machchhar-1.500700701"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi: On September 30, a serious incident occurred on flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Co-pilot attacked pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, causing him severe injuries. Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi shared an update on Captain Smit's health, stating he is making steady progress and regaining his health. The embassy remains in close contact with his family, doctors, and local authorities, providing all possible assistance. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praised Captain Smit for his courage and actions during the incident. Authorities are still investigating the event.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday issued a health update on flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured on September 30 when his co-pilot attacked him in what the UAE Attorney General has called an attempted terrorist attack. In a post on X, the mission said, \"Capt. Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health.\" The mission said it…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "flydubai incident: Dentist recalls 40-minute fight to save captain Smit Machchhar after cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/flydubai-incident-dentist-recalls-40-minute-fight-to-save-captain",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:26:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "'Captain Smit Machchhar making steady progress’: Indian embassy gives health update on flydubai hero",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/captain-smit-machchhar-making-steady-progress-indian-embassy-gives",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:35:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Making steady progress': Indian embassy in UAE updates on flydubai pilot Machchhar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/making-steady-progress-indian-embassy-in-uae-updates-on-flydubai",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:56:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}