NewzAnwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, has officially characterized a recent cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight as a terrorist act. The incident involved an attempt to breach the cockpit, which was thwarted by the flight's pilot, Smit Machchhar, an Indian national.
Gargash publicly commended Captain Machchhar for his actions during the confrontation, stating that the pilot demonstrated significant courage and responsibility. The UAE official emphasized that the pilot’s intervention was instrumental in managing the situation and deserves formal recognition.
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