Flydubai Captain Transferred to UAE; Ambassador Says Condition Is Good

Pilot Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed during the cockpit attack, has been flown from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, where India's ambassador reported he is in good health.

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar has been flown from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, Arutz Sheva reported. Machchhar was injured during the incident after being stabbed in the cockpit by his first officer, in an attempt to crash the aircraft en route to Tel Aviv.

According to a report by Maariv, India's ambassador to the UAE visited the captain and stated that his health condition is good. Meanwhile, newspaper Makor Rishon highlighted the conduct of the Indian pilot, who has been widely praised in Israel for his response during the crisis. Further details regarding his eventual discharge from medical care have not yet been released.