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	[[File:Smit Machchhar (in flight).jpeg\|thumb\|220px\|right\|Smit Machchhar in flight]]		[[File:Smit Machchhar (in flight).jpeg\|thumb\|220px\|right\|Smit Machchhar in flight]]

	Machchhar is of Gujarati origin and is from [[Mumbai]].<ref name="HT"/><ref name="Outlook">{{cite news \|title=Flydubai FZ1073: Indian National Captain Smit Machchhar Identified As Pilot Stabbed In Cockpit Incident \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/international/flydubai-fz1073-indian-national-captain-smit-machchhar-identified-as-pilot-stabbed-in-cockpit-incident \|work=[[Outlook India]] \|date=30 September 2026}}</ref>		Machchhar is of Gujarati origin and is from [[Mumbai]].<ref name="HT"/><ref name="Outlook">{{cite news \|title=Flydubai FZ1073: Indian National Captain Smit Machchhar Identified As Pilot Stabbed In Cockpit Incident \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/international/flydubai-fz1073-indian-national-captain-smit-machchhar-identified-as-pilot-stabbed-in-cockpit-incident \|work=[[Outlook India]] \|date=30 September 2026}}</ref> His family hails from Wadhwan in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, and is now settled in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.<ref name="NIEfamily">{{cite news \|title=Smit Machchhar: Boy from Gujarat who prefers to fly high \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/smit-machchhar-boy-from-gujarat-who-prefers-to-fly-high \|work=[[The New Indian Express]] \|date=2 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref>

	He studied [[business administration]] at the [[Welingkar Institute of Management]] from June 2007 to April 2008 and received a bachelor's degree in the subject.<ref name="HT"/>		He studied [[business administration]] at the [[Welingkar Institute of Management]] from June 2007 to April 2008 and received a bachelor's degree in the subject.<ref name="HT"/>
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	The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said it was closely monitoring Machchhar's health and was in touch with his family and Saudi authorities to extend all possible assistance.<ref name="AP"/> After receiving initial treatment in Tabuk, Machchhar was shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery.<ref name="MEA">{{cite news \|title=MEA Closely Monitoring Health Condition of Captain Smit Machchhar \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/mea-closely-monitoring-health-condition-of-captain-smit-machchhar/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> India's Ambassador to the UAE, Dr Deepak Mittal, met Machchhar and his family in Abu Dhabi and reported that the pilot was in "good spirits," speaking openly, smiling, and laughing.<ref name="Amb">{{cite news \|title=Captain Smit Machchhar in UAE; recovering well, says Indian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/captain-smit-machchhar-in-uae-recovering-well-says-indian-ambassador-in-abu-dhabi/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> Machchhar sustained multiple injuries to his limbs, chest, and upper abdominal area and was admitted to a military hospital in Abu Dhabi, where he was closely monitored by a specialized team of doctors and showed positive signs of recovery.<ref name="NDTVrecovery">{{cite news \|title=Video {{!}} Captain Smit Showing Positive Recovery, Family Meets Him In Abu Dhabi Hospital \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/captain-smit-showing-positive-recovery-family-meets-him-in-abu-dhabi-hospital-1167955 \|work=[[NDTV]] \|date=2 October 2026}}</ref>		The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said it was closely monitoring Machchhar's health and was in touch with his family and Saudi authorities to extend all possible assistance.<ref name="AP"/> After receiving initial treatment in Tabuk, Machchhar was shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery.<ref name="MEA">{{cite news \|title=MEA Closely Monitoring Health Condition of Captain Smit Machchhar \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/mea-closely-monitoring-health-condition-of-captain-smit-machchhar/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> India's Ambassador to the UAE, Dr Deepak Mittal, met Machchhar and his family in Abu Dhabi and reported that the pilot was in "good spirits," speaking openly, smiling, and laughing.<ref name="Amb">{{cite news \|title=Captain Smit Machchhar in UAE; recovering well, says Indian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/captain-smit-machchhar-in-uae-recovering-well-says-indian-ambassador-in-abu-dhabi/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> Machchhar sustained multiple injuries to his limbs, chest, and upper abdominal area and was admitted to a military hospital in Abu Dhabi, where he was closely monitored by a specialized team of doctors and showed positive signs of recovery.<ref name="NDTVrecovery">{{cite news \|title=Video {{!}} Captain Smit Showing Positive Recovery, Family Meets Him In Abu Dhabi Hospital \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/captain-smit-showing-positive-recovery-family-meets-him-in-abu-dhabi-hospital-1167955 \|work=[[NDTV]] \|date=2 October 2026}}</ref>

			===Statements to PM Modi===

			During a video call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Machchhar revealed that he recited the ''[[Hanuman Chalisa]]'' during the attack. He said: "Whenever I am in pain, I recite Hanuman Chalisa. At that time too, I was reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, and I know that it was God who saved me."<ref name="IE-Hanuman">{{cite news \|title='I kept reciting Hanuman Chalisa': Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai ordeal in call with PM Modi \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-global/i-kept-reciting-hanuman-chalisa-smit-machchhar-recalls-flydubai-ordeal-in-call-with-pm-modi/ \|work=[[The Indian Express]] \|date=2 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="TOI-Hanuman">{{cite news \|title='I was reciting Hanuman Chalisa': flydubai 'hero' Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi about cockpit ordeal \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/i-was-reciting-hanuman-chalisa-flydubai-hero-captain-smit-machchhar-tells-pm-modi-about-cockpit-ordeal/articleshow/134647157.cms \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|date=2 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref> He also said: "We are away from the country, but not away from our traditions."<ref name="NDTV-Hanuman">{{cite news \|title='Recited Hanuman Chalisa For Courage,' flydubai Hero Pilot Tells PM Modi \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/recited-hanuman-chalisa-for-courage-flydubai-hero-pilot-tells-pm-modi-7168765 \|work=[[NDTV]] \|date=2 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	Machchhar has family in Surat, Gujarat, but he is from Ghatkopar, Mumbai. His family owns and operates a conventional textile company. He has a brother who is also a pilot and recently joined flydubai.<ref name="DNAfamily">{{cite news \|title=PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchar's wife, parents; knows about family of pilot who averted second 9/11 attack \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-speaks-to-smit-machchar-s-wife-parents-knows-about-family-of-pilot-who-averted-second-911-attack-3221505 \|work=[[DNA India]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref> He moved to Dubai with his family around two to three years ago.<ref name="ITfriend" />		Machchhar has family in Surat, Gujarat, but he is from Ghatkopar, Mumbai. His family owns and operates a conventional textile company. He has a brother who is also a pilot and recently joined flydubai.<ref name="DNAfamily">{{cite news \|title=PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchar's wife, parents; knows about family of pilot who averted second 9/11 attack \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-speaks-to-smit-machchar-s-wife-parents-knows-about-family-of-pilot-who-averted-second-911-attack-3221505 \|work=[[DNA India]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref> He moved to Dubai with his family around two to three years ago.<ref name="ITfriend" />

			Machchhar's wife, Sonal Machchhar, spoke about the incident, saying she was "very devastated" and did not have the "mental capacity" to react when she first heard the news.<ref name="News18wife">{{cite news \|title='Didn't Have Mental Capacity To React': Smit Machchhar's Wife On Mid-Air Attack \|url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/didnt-have-mental-capacity-to-react-smit-machchhars-wife-on-mid-air-attack-1779365 \|work=[[ABP Live]] \|date=2 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref> She said the support of friends and family helped her cope as she waited for updates on her husband's condition.<ref name="News18wife"/> She met her husband at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, a visit that brought her some relief after the frightening ordeal.<ref name="ZeeWife">{{cite news \|title='I was very devastated': Wife of pilot Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai cockpit attack \|url=https://zeenews.india.com/world/i-was-very-devastated-wife-of-pilot-smit-machchhar-recalls-flydubai-cockpit-attack-2607654 \|work=[[Zee News]] \|date=2 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref>

	==Awards and honours==		==Awards and honours==
	For his actions on [[Flydubai Flight 1073]], the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced that Machchhar would receive the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award.<ref name=hindustanproud/> The award was announced by [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]] [[Bhupendrabhai Patel]].<ref name=hindustanproud>{{citation\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title='Everyone is proud': Smit Machchhar's family lauds him after flydubai incident \|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/everyone-is-proud-smit-machchhars-family-lauds-him-after-flydubai-incident-101791014414207.html}}</ref> Patel said the award recognised his bravery and calm demeanor under an emergency.<ref name=hindustanproud/>
			For his actions on [[Flydubai Flight 1073]], the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced that Machchhar would receive the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award.<ref name=hindustanproud/> The award was announced by [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]] [[Bhupendrabhai Patel]].<ref name=hindustanproud>{{citation\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title='Everyone is proud': Smit Machchhar's family lauds him after flydubai incident \|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/everyone-is-proud-smit-machchhars-family-lauds-him-after-flydubai-incident-101791014414207.html}}</ref> Patel said the award recognised his bravery and calm demeanor under an emergency.<ref name=hindustanproud/> The government also announced a cash reward of [[Indian rupee\|₹]]25 lakh (2.5 million rupees) for the pilot.<ref name="Republic-Gujarat">{{cite news \|title=Gujarat To Honour Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar With 'Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award', Rs 25 Lakh Reward \|url=https://www.republicworld.com/india/gujarat-to-honour-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-with-vishisht-gujarat-garima-award-rs-25-lakh-reward-2026-10-01-138061 \|work=[[Republic World]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="News18-Gujarat">{{cite news \|title=Flydubai Scare: Captain Smit Machchhar To Get Gujarat’s ‘Visisht Gujarat Garima Award’, CM Announces \|url=https://www.news18.com/india/flydubai-scare-captain-smit-machchhar-to-get-gujarats-visisht-gujarat-garima-award-cm-announces-10363715.html \|work=[[News18]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=6 October 2026}}</ref>

	The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) wrote to [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] in a letter from 2 October 2026, requesting Machchhar be given a National Bravery Award.<ref name=braverystatesman>{{citation\|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/extraordinary-courage-pilot-writes-to-pmo-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-pilot-smit-1503646112.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The Statesman (India)\|The Statesman]]\|title='Extraordinary courage': Pilot body writes to PMO, seeks national bravery award for Flydubai pilot Smit\|date=2 October 2026}}</ref><ref name=braverynewindian>{{citation\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight - Federation of Indian Pilots says Captain Smit Machchhar kept control despite injuries and safely diverted the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to Saudi Arabia}}</ref><ref name=braveryhindustan>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-give-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-a-bravery-award-for-saving-182-lives-101790938038445.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body urges PM Modi to give flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a bravery award for saving 182 lives - The pilots' body described Smit Machchhar's actions during the flydubai incident as an act of 'extraordinary courage, and exemplary devotion to duty'\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>		The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) wrote to [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] in a letter from 2 October 2026, requesting Machchhar be given a National Bravery Award.<ref name=braverystatesman>{{citation\|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/extraordinary-courage-pilot-writes-to-pmo-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-pilot-smit-1503646112.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The Statesman (India)\|The Statesman]]\|title='Extraordinary courage': Pilot body writes to PMO, seeks national bravery award for Flydubai pilot Smit\|date=2 October 2026}}</ref><ref name=braverynewindian>{{citation\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight - Federation of Indian Pilots says Captain Smit Machchhar kept control despite injuries and safely diverted the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to Saudi Arabia}}</ref><ref name=braveryhindustan>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-give-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-a-bravery-award-for-saving-182-lives-101790938038445.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body urges PM Modi to give flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a bravery award for saving 182 lives - The pilots' body described Smit Machchhar's actions during the flydubai incident as an act of 'extraordinary courage, and exemplary devotion to duty'\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

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	SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh praised Machchhar, saying the airline was "incredibly proud" of him and that he had done his job in an "exemplary and brave manner."<ref name="bbc" /> SpiceJet issued a statement calling Machchhar a "hero" who had saved "countless lives."<ref name="bbc" />		SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh praised Machchhar, saying the airline was "incredibly proud" of him and that he had done his job in an "exemplary and brave manner."<ref name="bbc" /> SpiceJet issued a statement calling Machchhar a "hero" who had saved "countless lives."<ref name="bbc" />

	The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said it was closely monitoring Machchhar's health and was in touch with his family and Saudi authorities to extend all possible assistance.<ref name="AP"/> After receiving initial treatment in Tabuk, Machchhar was shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery.<ref name="MEA">{{cite news \|title=MEA Closely Monitoring Health Condition of Captain Smit Machchhar \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/mea-closely-monitoring-health-condition-of-captain-smit-machchhar/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> India's Ambassador to the UAE, Dr Deepak Mittal, met Machchhar and his family in Abu Dhabi and reported that the pilot was in "good spirits," speaking openly, smiling, and laughing.<ref name="Amb">{{cite news \|title=Captain Smit Machchhar in UAE; recovering well, says Indian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/captain-smit-machchhar-in-uae-recovering-well-says-indian-ambassador-in-abu-dhabi/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> Machchhar sustained multiple injuries to his limbs, chest, and upper abdominal area and was admitted to a military hospital in Abu Dhabi, where he was closely monitored by a specialized team of doctors and showed positive signs of recovery.<ref name="NDTVrecovery">{{cite news \|title=Video \| Captain Smit Showing Positive Recovery, Family Meets Him In Abu Dhabi Hospital \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/captain-smit-showing-positive-recovery-family-meets-him-in-abu-dhabi-hospital-1167955 \|work=[[NDTV]] \|date=2 October 2026}}</ref>		The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said it was closely monitoring Machchhar's health and was in touch with his family and Saudi authorities to extend all possible assistance.<ref name="AP"/> After receiving initial treatment in Tabuk, Machchhar was shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery.<ref name="MEA">{{cite news \|title=MEA Closely Monitoring Health Condition of Captain Smit Machchhar \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/mea-closely-monitoring-health-condition-of-captain-smit-machchhar/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> India's Ambassador to the UAE, Dr Deepak Mittal, met Machchhar and his family in Abu Dhabi and reported that the pilot was in "good spirits," speaking openly, smiling, and laughing.<ref name="Amb">{{cite news \|title=Captain Smit Machchhar in UAE; recovering well, says Indian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi \|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/captain-smit-machchhar-in-uae-recovering-well-says-indian-ambassador-in-abu-dhabi/ \|work=News On AIR \|date=1 October 2026}}</ref> Machchhar sustained multiple injuries to his limbs, chest, and upper abdominal area and was admitted to a military hospital in Abu Dhabi, where he was closely monitored by a specialized team of doctors and showed positive signs of recovery.<ref name="NDTVrecovery">{{cite news \|title=Video {{!}} Captain Smit Showing Positive Recovery, Family Meets Him In Abu Dhabi Hospital \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/captain-smit-showing-positive-recovery-family-meets-him-in-abu-dhabi-hospital-1167955 \|work=[[NDTV]] \|date=2 October 2026}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	[[Member of Parliament (India)\|Indian Member of Parliament]], [[Rajya Sabha]], and Sun Foundation Chairman [[Vikramjit Singh Sahney]], publicised an award on 3 October 2026 to Machchhar.<ref name=aditi/><ref name=newsmill>{{citation\|url=https://thenewsmill.com/2026/10/mp-vikramjit-sahney-announces-rs-25-lakh-bravery-award-for-captain-smit-machchhar/\|work=The News Mill\|date=3 October 2026\|access-date=3 October 2026\|title=MP Vikramjit Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Captain Smit Machchhar}}</ref><ref name=rajya/> He declared a "Smit Machchhar Bravery Award" for Machchhar's courageous actions while under threat of his life while being attacked in his cockpit on the flight to Tel Aviv out of Dubai.<ref name=rajya/> The award came with a monetary prize of 25 [[lakh]] [[Indian rupee]]s ([[United States dollar\|US$]]{{To USD\|2500000\|IND}}).<ref name=aditi>{{citation\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/punjab-mp-vikram-sahney-announces-rs-25-lakh-bravery-award-for-captain-smit-machchhar/\|work=[[The Tribune (India)\|The Tribune]]\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title=Punjab MP Vikram Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Captain Smit Machchhar - Sahney said he had also written to PM Modi, requesting that Captain Machchhar be considered for Ashoka Chakra and National Bravery Award\|first=Aditi\|last=Tandon}}</ref><ref name=newsmill/><ref name=rajya>{{citation\|url=https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=227697\|work=Babushahi.com\|date=3 October 2026\|access-date=3 October 2026\|title=Breaking: MP Vikram Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh Bravery Award for Captain Smit Machchhar\|author=Babushahi Bureau}}</ref> Sahney wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi, asking for Machchhar be given the National Bravery Award and the [[Ashoka Chakra Award]].<ref name=aditi/><ref name=newsmill/><ref name=rajya/> Sahney said the monetary portion of the award would use Machchhar's name to help budding young flight captains to receive scholarships for flight training school.<ref name=rajya/>		[[Member of Parliament (India)\|Indian Member of Parliament]], [[Rajya Sabha]], and Sun Foundation Chairman [[Vikramjit Singh Sahney]], publicised an award on 3 October 2026 to Machchhar.<ref name=aditi/><ref name=newsmill>{{citation\|url=https://thenewsmill.com/2026/10/mp-vikramjit-sahney-announces-rs-25-lakh-bravery-award-for-captain-smit-machchhar/\|work=The News Mill\|date=3 October 2026\|access-date=3 October 2026\|title=MP Vikramjit Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Captain Smit Machchhar}}</ref><ref name=rajya/> He declared a "Smit Machchhar Bravery Award" for Machchhar's courageous actions while under threat of his life while being attacked in his cockpit on the flight to Tel Aviv out of Dubai.<ref name=rajya/> The award came with a monetary prize of 25 [[lakh]] [[Indian rupee]]s ([[United States dollar\|US$]]{{To USD\|2500000\|IND}}).<ref name=aditi>{{citation\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/punjab-mp-vikram-sahney-announces-rs-25-lakh-bravery-award-for-captain-smit-machchhar/\|work=[[The Tribune (India)\|The Tribune]]\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title=Punjab MP Vikram Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Captain Smit Machchhar - Sahney said he had also written to PM Modi, requesting that Captain Machchhar be considered for Ashoka Chakra and National Bravery Award\|first=Aditi\|last=Tandon}}</ref><ref name=newsmill/><ref name=rajya>{{citation\|url=https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=227697\|work=Babushahi.com\|date=3 October 2026\|access-date=3 October 2026\|title=Breaking: MP Vikram Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh Bravery Award for Captain Smit Machchhar\|author=Babushahi Bureau}}</ref> Sahney wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi, asking for Machchhar be given the National Bravery Award and the [[Ashoka Chakra Award]].<ref name=aditi/><ref name=newsmill/><ref name=rajya/> Sahney said the monetary portion of the award would use Machchhar's name to help budding young flight captains to receive scholarships for flight training school.<ref name=rajya/>

	[[Prime Minister of Israel]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] extended an invitation to both Machchhar, along with Indian Prime Minister Modi, to hold a triumphant torch during the [[Independence Day (Israel)\|Israel Independence Day]] for 11-12 May 2027.<ref name=invitespm>{{citation\|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/israeli-pm-netanyahu-invites-pm-modi-and-captain-smit-machchhar-to-israels-independence-day-ceremony/\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title=Israeli PM Netanyahu Invites PM Modi And Captain Smit Machchhar To Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony\|work=News on AIR}}</ref><ref name=heroofindia>{{~~citation~~\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/hero-of-india-israel-the-world-netanyahu-salutes-captain-smit-machchhar-1169090\|work=[[NDTV]]\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title='Hero Of India, Israel & The World': Netanyahu Salutes Captain Smit Machchhar - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery and invited him to Israel's Independence Day celebrations. During the call, Smit recounted the dramatic moments inside the Flydubai cockpit, where despite serious injuries he managed to open the cockpit door and help save the flight.}}</ref><ref name=braine>{{citation\|work=[[New York Daily News]]\|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/10/04/flydubai-stabbing-attack-occurred-after-co-pilot-asked-to-pray/\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|first=Theresa\|last=Braine\|title=FlyDubai stabbing attack from co-pilot came after he asked to pray: captain}}</ref> Netanyahu explained the duty of holding a light in celebration during Israel's Independence Day is usually a task reserved only for citizens of Israel.<ref name=heroicflydubai/><ref name=heroofindia/><ref name=braine/> He emphasized to Machchhar that the people of Israel would make an exception for him, and adopt and welcome him into the celebratory process.<ref name=heroicflydubai/><ref name=heroofindia/><ref name=braine/> Netanyahu told Machchhar that the act of lighting a flame for the country on its Independence Day was the highest honour they could bestow upon him.<ref name=heroicflydubai>{{citation\|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/world/heroic-flydubai-captain-who-was-attacked-with-axe-invited-to-israel-for-independence-day-ll933448\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title=Heroic Flydubai captain ‘who was attacked with axe’ invited to Israel for Independence Day - Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu extends honour to Smit Machchhar who defied injuries to help save 180 passengers and crew on Flight 1073 from disaster\|first=Daniel\|last=Ben-David\|work=[[The Jewish Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/netanyahu-invites-pm-modi-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-to-light-israel-independence-day-flame-highest-honor-101791054708344.html\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|title=Netanyahu invites PM Modi, flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light Israel Independence Day flame: 'Highest honor' - Netanyahu invites PM Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light a flame at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony next year.\|first=Sehjal \|last=Gupta}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.wionews.com/world/fly-dubai-terror-incident-israel-pm-netanyahu-speaks-to-indian-captain-smit-machchhar-calls-him-hero-of-the-world-1791079252392\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|work=[[WION]]\|title=Netanyahu wants to honour Indian captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi on Israel's Independence Day\|first=Siddhant \|last=Sibbal}}</ref>		[[Prime Minister of Israel]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] extended an invitation to both Machchhar, along with Indian Prime Minister Modi, to hold a triumphant torch during the [[Independence Day (Israel)\|Israel Independence Day]] for 11-12 May 2027.<ref name=invitespm>{{citation\|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/israeli-pm-netanyahu-invites-pm-modi-and-captain-smit-machchhar-to-israels-independence-day-ceremony/\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title=Israeli PM Netanyahu Invites PM Modi And Captain Smit Machchhar To Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony\|work=News on AIR}}</ref><ref name=heroofindia>{{cite news\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/hero-of-india-israel-the-world-netanyahu-salutes-captain-smit-machchhar-1169090\|work=[[NDTV]]\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title='Hero Of India, Israel & The World': Netanyahu Salutes Captain Smit Machchhar\|quote=Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery and invited him to Israel's Independence Day celebrations. During the call, Smit recounted the dramatic moments inside the Flydubai cockpit, where despite serious injuries he managed to open the cockpit door and help save the flight.}}</ref><ref name=braine>{{citation\|work=[[New York Daily News]]\|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/10/04/flydubai-stabbing-attack-occurred-after-co-pilot-asked-to-pray/\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|first=Theresa\|last=Braine\|title=FlyDubai stabbing attack from co-pilot came after he asked to pray: captain}}</ref> Netanyahu explained the duty of holding a light in celebration during Israel's Independence Day is usually a task reserved only for citizens of Israel.<ref name=heroicflydubai/><ref name=heroofindia/><ref name=braine/> He emphasized to Machchhar that the people of Israel would make an exception for him, and adopt and welcome him into the celebratory process.<ref name=heroicflydubai/><ref name=heroofindia/><ref name=braine/> Netanyahu told Machchhar that the act of lighting a flame for the country on its Independence Day was the highest honour they could bestow upon him.<ref name=heroicflydubai>{{citation\|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/world/heroic-flydubai-captain-who-was-attacked-with-axe-invited-to-israel-for-independence-day-ll933448\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title=Heroic Flydubai captain ‘who was attacked with axe’ invited to Israel for Independence Day - Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu extends honour to Smit Machchhar who defied injuries to help save 180 passengers and crew on Flight 1073 from disaster\|first=Daniel\|last=Ben-David\|work=[[The Jewish Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/netanyahu-invites-pm-modi-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-to-light-israel-independence-day-flame-highest-honor-101791054708344.html\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|title=Netanyahu invites PM Modi, flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light Israel Independence Day flame: 'Highest honor' - Netanyahu invites PM Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light a flame at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony next year.\|first=Sehjal \|last=Gupta}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.wionews.com/world/fly-dubai-terror-incident-israel-pm-netanyahu-speaks-to-indian-captain-smit-machchhar-calls-him-hero-of-the-world-1791079252392\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|work=[[WION]]\|title=Netanyahu wants to honour Indian captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi on Israel's Independence Day\|first=Siddhant \|last=Sibbal}}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

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	[[Prime Minister of Israel\|Israeli Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] hailed Machchhar as a "true hero," saying he "saved the lives of 174 people" and prevented "a catastrophic mid-air disaster."<ref name="bbc" /> Netanyahu added: "Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker."<ref name="bbc" />		[[Prime Minister of Israel\|Israeli Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] hailed Machchhar as a "true hero," saying he "saved the lives of 174 people" and prevented "a catastrophic mid-air disaster."<ref name="bbc" /> Netanyahu added: "Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker."<ref name="bbc" />
			[[File:PM Modi calls Captain Smit Machchhar, wishes him a speedy recovery.webm\|thumb\|[[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] publicly released video of a phone call reach out to Smit Machchhar as he recovered in hospital in the [[United Arab Emirates]].]]

	[[President of the United States\|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] also hailed Machchhar as a hero for fighting off the knife attack and calling for help to foil the bid to crash the aircraft.<ref name="N18trump">{{cite news \|title='Was In A Very Bad Shape But Still Had Sense': Trump Calls Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar A 'Hero' After Flydubai Incident \|url=https://www.news18.com/world/was-in-a-very-bad-shape-but-still-had-sense-trump-calls-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-a-hero-after-flydubai-incident-10361948.html \|work=[[News18]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref>		[[President of the United States\|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] also hailed Machchhar as a hero for fighting off the knife attack and calling for help to foil the bid to crash the aircraft.<ref name="N18trump">{{cite news \|title='Was In A Very Bad Shape But Still Had Sense': Trump Calls Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar A 'Hero' After Flydubai Incident \|url=https://www.news18.com/world/was-in-a-very-bad-shape-but-still-had-sense-trump-calls-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-a-hero-after-flydubai-incident-10361948.html \|work=[[News18]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref>

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	==Awards and honours==		==Awards and honours==
	For his actions on [[Flydubai Flight 1073]], the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced that Machchhar would receive the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award.<ref name=~~khaleej/><ref name=indomitable/><ref name=economictimes~~/> The award was announced by [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]] [[Bhupendrabhai Patel]].<ref name=hindustanproud>{{citation\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title='Everyone is proud': Smit Machchhar's family lauds him after flydubai incident \|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/everyone-is-proud-smit-machchhars-family-lauds-him-after-flydubai-incident-101791014414207.html}}</ref> Patel said the award recognised his bravery and calm demeanor under an emergency.<ref name=hindustanproud/>		For his actions on [[Flydubai Flight 1073]], the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced that Machchhar would receive the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award.<ref name=hindustanproud/> The award was announced by [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]] [[Bhupendrabhai Patel]].<ref name=hindustanproud>{{citation\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title='Everyone is proud': Smit Machchhar's family lauds him after flydubai incident \|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/everyone-is-proud-smit-machchhars-family-lauds-him-after-flydubai-incident-101791014414207.html}}</ref> Patel said the award recognised his bravery and calm demeanor under an emergency.<ref name=hindustanproud/>

	The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) wrote to [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] in a letter from 2 October 2026, requesting Machchhar be given a National Bravery Award.<ref name=braverystatesman>{{citation\|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/extraordinary-courage-pilot-writes-to-pmo-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-pilot-smit-1503646112.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The Statesman (India)\|The Statesman]]\|title='Extraordinary courage': Pilot body writes to PMO, seeks national bravery award for Flydubai pilot Smit\|date=2 October 2026}}</ref><ref name=braverynewindian>{{citation\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight - Federation of Indian Pilots says Captain Smit Machchhar kept control despite injuries and safely diverted the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to Saudi Arabia}}</ref><ref name=braveryhindustan>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-give-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-a-bravery-award-for-saving-182-lives-101790938038445.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body urges PM Modi to give flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a bravery award for saving 182 lives - The pilots' body described Smit Machchhar's actions during the flydubai incident as an act of 'extraordinary courage, and exemplary devotion to duty'\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>		The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) wrote to [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] in a letter from 2 October 2026, requesting Machchhar be given a National Bravery Award.<ref name=braverystatesman>{{citation\|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/extraordinary-courage-pilot-writes-to-pmo-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-pilot-smit-1503646112.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The Statesman (India)\|The Statesman]]\|title='Extraordinary courage': Pilot body writes to PMO, seeks national bravery award for Flydubai pilot Smit\|date=2 October 2026}}</ref><ref name=braverynewindian>{{citation\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight - Federation of Indian Pilots says Captain Smit Machchhar kept control despite injuries and safely diverted the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to Saudi Arabia}}</ref><ref name=braveryhindustan>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-give-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-a-bravery-award-for-saving-182-lives-101790938038445.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body urges PM Modi to give flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a bravery award for saving 182 lives - The pilots' body described Smit Machchhar's actions during the flydubai incident as an act of 'extraordinary courage, and exemplary devotion to duty'\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

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	Machchhar has family in Surat, Gujarat, but he is from Ghatkopar, Mumbai. His family owns and operates a conventional textile company. He has a brother who is also a pilot and recently joined flydubai.<ref name="DNAfamily">{{cite news \|title=PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchar's wife, parents; knows about family of pilot who averted second 9/11 attack \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-speaks-to-smit-machchar-s-wife-parents-knows-about-family-of-pilot-who-averted-second-911-attack-3221505 \|work=[[DNA India]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref> He moved to Dubai with his family around two to three years ago.<ref name="ITfriend" />		Machchhar has family in Surat, Gujarat, but he is from Ghatkopar, Mumbai. His family owns and operates a conventional textile company. He has a brother who is also a pilot and recently joined flydubai.<ref name="DNAfamily">{{cite news \|title=PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchar's wife, parents; knows about family of pilot who averted second 9/11 attack \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-speaks-to-smit-machchar-s-wife-parents-knows-about-family-of-pilot-who-averted-second-911-attack-3221505 \|work=[[DNA India]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref> He moved to Dubai with his family around two to three years ago.<ref name="ITfriend" />

			==Awards and honours==
			For his actions on [[Flydubai Flight 1073]], the [[Government of Gujarat]] announced that Machchhar would receive the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award.<ref name=khaleej/><ref name=indomitable/><ref name=economictimes/> The award was announced by [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]] [[Bhupendrabhai Patel]].<ref name=hindustanproud>{{citation\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title='Everyone is proud': Smit Machchhar's family lauds him after flydubai incident \|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/everyone-is-proud-smit-machchhars-family-lauds-him-after-flydubai-incident-101791014414207.html}}</ref> Patel said the award recognised his bravery and calm demeanor under an emergency.<ref name=hindustanproud/>

			The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) wrote to [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] in a letter from 2 October 2026, requesting Machchhar be given a National Bravery Award.<ref name=braverystatesman>{{citation\|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/extraordinary-courage-pilot-writes-to-pmo-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-pilot-smit-1503646112.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The Statesman (India)\|The Statesman]]\|title='Extraordinary courage': Pilot body writes to PMO, seeks national bravery award for Flydubai pilot Smit\|date=2 October 2026}}</ref><ref name=braverynewindian>{{citation\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=[[The New Indian Express]]\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight - Federation of Indian Pilots says Captain Smit Machchhar kept control despite injuries and safely diverted the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to Saudi Arabia}}</ref><ref name=braveryhindustan>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-give-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-a-bravery-award-for-saving-182-lives-101790938038445.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|date=2 October 2026\|title=Pilots' body urges PM Modi to give flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a bravery award for saving 182 lives - The pilots' body described Smit Machchhar's actions during the flydubai incident as an act of 'extraordinary courage, and exemplary devotion to duty'\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

			[[List of ambassadors of Israel to India\|Israeli Ambassador to India]], [[Reuven Azar]], stated his country would give an honour to Machchhar for his actions saving the lives of those onboard his airplane.<ref name=azar2>{{citation\|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/israel-to-honor-captain-smit-machchhar-for-his-bravery-after-attack-by-co-pilot-on-flydubai-flight-israeli-envoy-says-article-14042851.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|date=1 October 2026\|work=[[Moneycontrol.com]]\|title=Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery after attack by co-pilot on flydubai flight, Israeli envoy says - Machchhar was flying the Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai aircraft when his co-pilot attacked and stabbed him inside the cockpit.}}</ref><ref name=azar3>{{citation\|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/world/israel-will-never-forget-captain-smit-machchhar-ambassador-reuven-azar-says-pilot-will-be-honoured-ws-klrt-10364393.html\|access-date=2 October 2026\|work=News18\|title='Israel Will Never Forget Captain Smit Machchhar': Ambassador Reuven Azar Says Pilot Will Be Honoured\|date=2 October 2026}}</ref><ref name=azar>{{citation\|url=https://theindianeye.com/2026/10/02/israel-to-honor-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-for-averting-flydubai-disaster/\|work=The Indian Eye\|date=2 October 2026\|access-date=2 October 2026\|title=Israel to Honor Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Averting Flydubai Disaster}}</ref> Ambassador Azar praised the pilot's courage under an emergency situation.<ref name=azar/> He said Machchhar's bravery had moved the people of Israel, and that the nation's government officials perceived his bravery under crisis.<ref name=azar/><ref name=azar2/><ref name=azar3/>

			[[Member of Parliament (India)\|Indian Member of Parliament]], [[Rajya Sabha]], and Sun Foundation Chairman [[Vikramjit Singh Sahney]], publicised an award on 3 October 2026 to Machchhar.<ref name=aditi/><ref name=newsmill>{{citation\|url=https://thenewsmill.com/2026/10/mp-vikramjit-sahney-announces-rs-25-lakh-bravery-award-for-captain-smit-machchhar/\|work=The News Mill\|date=3 October 2026\|access-date=3 October 2026\|title=MP Vikramjit Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Captain Smit Machchhar}}</ref><ref name=rajya/> He declared a "Smit Machchhar Bravery Award" for Machchhar's courageous actions while under threat of his life while being attacked in his cockpit on the flight to Tel Aviv out of Dubai.<ref name=rajya/> The award came with a monetary prize of 25 [[lakh]] [[Indian rupee]]s ([[United States dollar\|US$]]{{To USD\|2500000\|IND}}).<ref name=aditi>{{citation\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/punjab-mp-vikram-sahney-announces-rs-25-lakh-bravery-award-for-captain-smit-machchhar/\|work=[[The Tribune (India)\|The Tribune]]\|access-date=3 October 2026\|date=3 October 2026\|title=Punjab MP Vikram Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh bravery award for Captain Smit Machchhar - Sahney said he had also written to PM Modi, requesting that Captain Machchhar be considered for Ashoka Chakra and National Bravery Award\|first=Aditi\|last=Tandon}}</ref><ref name=newsmill/><ref name=rajya>{{citation\|url=https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=227697\|work=Babushahi.com\|date=3 October 2026\|access-date=3 October 2026\|title=Breaking: MP Vikram Sahney announces Rs 25 lakh Bravery Award for Captain Smit Machchhar\|author=Babushahi Bureau}}</ref> Sahney wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi, asking for Machchhar be given the National Bravery Award and the [[Ashoka Chakra Award]].<ref name=aditi/><ref name=newsmill/><ref name=rajya/> Sahney said the monetary portion of the award would use Machchhar's name to help budding young flight captains to receive scholarships for flight training school.<ref name=rajya/>

			[[Prime Minister of Israel]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] extended an invitation to both Machchhar, along with Indian Prime Minister Modi, to hold a triumphant torch during the [[Independence Day (Israel)\|Israel Independence Day]] for 11-12 May 2027.<ref name=invitespm>{{citation\|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/israeli-pm-netanyahu-invites-pm-modi-and-captain-smit-machchhar-to-israels-independence-day-ceremony/\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title=Israeli PM Netanyahu Invites PM Modi And Captain Smit Machchhar To Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony\|work=News on AIR}}</ref><ref name=heroofindia>{{citation\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/hero-of-india-israel-the-world-netanyahu-salutes-captain-smit-machchhar-1169090\|work=[[NDTV]]\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title='Hero Of India, Israel & The World': Netanyahu Salutes Captain Smit Machchhar - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery and invited him to Israel's Independence Day celebrations. During the call, Smit recounted the dramatic moments inside the Flydubai cockpit, where despite serious injuries he managed to open the cockpit door and help save the flight.}}</ref><ref name=braine>{{citation\|work=[[New York Daily News]]\|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/10/04/flydubai-stabbing-attack-occurred-after-co-pilot-asked-to-pray/\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|first=Theresa\|last=Braine\|title=FlyDubai stabbing attack from co-pilot came after he asked to pray: captain}}</ref> Netanyahu explained the duty of holding a light in celebration during Israel's Independence Day is usually a task reserved only for citizens of Israel.<ref name=heroicflydubai/><ref name=heroofindia/><ref name=braine/> He emphasized to Machchhar that the people of Israel would make an exception for him, and adopt and welcome him into the celebratory process.<ref name=heroicflydubai/><ref name=heroofindia/><ref name=braine/> Netanyahu told Machchhar that the act of lighting a flame for the country on its Independence Day was the highest honour they could bestow upon him.<ref name=heroicflydubai>{{citation\|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/world/heroic-flydubai-captain-who-was-attacked-with-axe-invited-to-israel-for-independence-day-ll933448\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|title=Heroic Flydubai captain ‘who was attacked with axe’ invited to Israel for Independence Day - Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu extends honour to Smit Machchhar who defied injuries to help save 180 passengers and crew on Flight 1073 from disaster\|first=Daniel\|last=Ben-David\|work=[[The Jewish Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/netanyahu-invites-pm-modi-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-to-light-israel-independence-day-flame-highest-honor-101791054708344.html\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|title=Netanyahu invites PM Modi, flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light Israel Independence Day flame: 'Highest honor' - Netanyahu invites PM Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light a flame at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony next year.\|first=Sehjal \|last=Gupta}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.wionews.com/world/fly-dubai-terror-incident-israel-pm-netanyahu-speaks-to-indian-captain-smit-machchhar-calls-him-hero-of-the-world-1791079252392\|access-date=4 October 2026\|date=4 October 2026\|work=[[WION]]\|title=Netanyahu wants to honour Indian captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi on Israel's Independence Day\|first=Siddhant \|last=Sibbal}}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

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			*{{citation\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJy-fdzzX0\|date=2 October 2026\|publisher=[[YouTube]]\|work=PMO India\|title=PM Modi calls Captain Smit Machchhar, wishes him a speedy recovery}}, also on [[Wikimedia Commons]] at [[:File:PM Modi calls Captain Smit Machchhar, wishes him a speedy recovery.webm]].

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	[[Prime Minister of Israel\|Israeli Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] hailed Machchhar as a "true hero," saying he "saved the lives of 174 people" and prevented "a catastrophic mid-air disaster."<ref name="bbc" /> Netanyahu added: "Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker."<ref name="bbc" />		[[Prime Minister of Israel\|Israeli Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] hailed Machchhar as a "true hero," saying he "saved the lives of 174 people" and prevented "a catastrophic mid-air disaster."<ref name="bbc" /> Netanyahu added: "Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker."<ref name="bbc" />
			[[File:PM Modi calls Captain Smit Machchhar, wishes him a speedy recovery.webm\|thumb\|[[Prime Minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] publicly released video of a phone call reach out to Smit Machchhar as he recovered in hospital in the [[United Arab Emirates]].]]

	[[President of the United States\|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] also hailed Machchhar as a hero for fighting off the knife attack and calling for help to foil the bid to crash the aircraft.<ref name="N18trump">{{cite news \|title='Was In A Very Bad Shape But Still Had Sense': Trump Calls Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar A 'Hero' After Flydubai Incident \|url=https://www.news18.com/world/was-in-a-very-bad-shape-but-still-had-sense-trump-calls-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-a-hero-after-flydubai-incident-10361948.html \|work=[[News18]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref>		[[President of the United States\|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] also hailed Machchhar as a hero for fighting off the knife attack and calling for help to foil the bid to crash the aircraft.<ref name="N18trump">{{cite news \|title='Was In A Very Bad Shape But Still Had Sense': Trump Calls Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar A 'Hero' After Flydubai Incident \|url=https://www.news18.com/world/was-in-a-very-bad-shape-but-still-had-sense-trump-calls-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-a-hero-after-flydubai-incident-10361948.html \|work=[[News18]] \|date=1 October 2026 \|access-date=1 October 2026}}</ref>