Flydubai captain describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked him

A flydubai captain, Smit Machchhar, was attacked by his co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv last month. The co-pilot had intended to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport. Captain Machchhar managed to block axe blows to his head and screamed for help as he tried to open the cockpit door. This heroic action helped to thwart the attempted suicide attack and avert disaster.

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The attack on the captain of a flydubai flight raises concerns about airline safety and security. This incident could lead to increased scrutiny and regulation of the industry, potentially impacting airline stocks.

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