Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recently paid a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar, a flydubai pilot who sustained injuries during a mid-flight incident on a route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan personally commended the captain for his remarkable bravery and unwavering commitment to passenger safety throughout the ordeal.

The Crown Prince highlighted the pilot's deep sense of responsibility, noting that his quick thinking and decisive actions were instrumental in managing the situation and protecting those on board. Captain Machchhar is currently undergoing treatment, and officials have confirmed that he is on the path to recovery as authorities continue to investigate the details surrounding the incident.