PM Modi's Big "Salute" To Smit Machchhar's Parents, Praise For His Wife

247 reports from 109 outlets in 2 languages · first reported 2026-10-01 01:37 UTC · updated 2026-10-02 23:54 UTC · JSON

Captain Smit Machchhar prevented a potential disaster on a Flydubai flight, according to multiple reports^{[1–3, 5, 6, 9]}. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Machchhar for averting a 9/11-like tragedy^{[2, 3, 5, 6, 10]}. Modi also spoke to Machchhar's family to commend his bravery^{[4, 8, 10]}. India and others have expressed pride in Machchhar's actions^{[1, 7]}.

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Reports

1. "Nation proudly stands with him": India hails Captain Smit Machchhar after Flydubai mid-air attackPublished by afghanistannews.net, utahindependent.com, tucsonpost.com, middleeaststar.com, haitisun.com, myanmarnews.net, birminghamstar.com, austinglobe.com, zimbabwestar.com, hongkongherald.com, japanherald.com, irishsun.com and 23 more · 2026-10-01 10:51 UTC
2. PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, lauds his braveryPublished by webindia123.com, middleeaststar.com, parisguardian.com, greekherald.com, afghanistannews.net, utahindependent.com, tucsonpost.com, myanmarnews.net, sandiegosun.com, birminghamstar.com, hongkongherald.com, oklahomastar.com and 16 more · 2026-10-01 21:45 UTC
3. "An Indian prevented 9/11 like tragedy": PM Modi lauds Capt Machchhar who saved lives on flydubai flightPublished by middleeaststar.com, parisguardian.com, russiaherald.com, utahindependent.com, afghanistannews.net, tucsonpost.com, myanmarnews.net, haitisun.com, birminghamstar.com, europesun.com, hongkongherald.com, israelherald.com and 16 more · 2026-10-01 12:37 UTC
4. PM Modi speaks to hero Indian pilot Capt Machchhar, applauds his braveryPublished by middleeaststar.com, webindia123.com, heraldglobe.com, israelherald.com, russiaherald.com, bignewsnetwork.com, calcuttanews.net, aninews.in · 2026-10-02 11:53 UTC
5. Injured Indian pilot recounts cockpit ordeal in call with PM ModiPublished by israelherald.com, middleeaststar.com, heraldglobe.com, calcuttanews.net, austinglobe.com, bignewsnetwork.com · 2026-10-02 16:51 UTC
6. "Was chanting Hanuman Chalisa": Captain Machchhar describes cockpit attack to PM Modi, calls him his "biggest idol"Published by indiagazette.com, calcuttanews.net, webindia123.com, bignewsnetwork.com, aninews.in, russiaherald.com · 2026-10-02 12:29 UTC
7. "Incredibly proud, awaiting his India return": Captain Smit Machchhar's brother-in-law hails his bravery after flydubai incidentPublished by indiagazette.com, arabherald.com, calcuttanews.net, aninews.in · 2026-10-02 20:30 UTC
8. 'You are my biggest idol': Emotional flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM ModiPublished by mangalorean.com, prokerala.com, theshillongtimes.com · 2026-10-02 12:59 UTC
9. 'Indians don't take lives, they risk their own to save others': PM Modi to Capt Smit MachchharPublished by ianslive.in, prokerala.com, theshillongtimes.com · 2026-10-02 10:30 UTC
10. Was chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa': Capt Machchhar recounts cockpit fightback to PM ModiPublished by ianslive.in, orissapost.com, prokerala.com · 2026-10-02 10:30 UTC
11. "Everyone across world is proud of him": Rammohan Naidu hails Capt Smit Machchhar's bravery after Flydubai cockpit incidentPublished by calcuttanews.net, arabherald.com, aninews.in · 2026-10-01 09:30 UTC
12. Injured Indian FlyDubai pilot recounts cockpit ordeal in call with PM ModiPublished by indiagazette.com, calcuttanews.net · 2026-10-02 16:45 UTC
13. Pilot body writes to PMO seeking national bravery award for Flydubai pilot SmitPublished by ianslive.in, prokerala.com · 2026-10-02 13:29 UTC
14. PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchaar, Hails His BraveryPublished by dailyexcelsior.com, newindianexpress.com · 2026-10-02 10:30 UTC
15. PM Modi Speaks To Smit Machchhar, Indian Pilot Stabbed On Flydubai PlanePublished by outlookindia.com, hindustantimes.com · 2026-10-02 09:55 UTC
16. PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar, applauds his braveryPublished by ianslive.in, prokerala.com · 2026-10-02 08:37 UTC
17. PM Modi Speaks To Flydubai Pilot Captain Smit MachchaarPublished by deccanchronicle.com, thehindu.com · 2026-10-02 08:00 UTC
18. 'Incredibly proud': SpiceJet lauds Captain Smit Machchhar, who flew with airline for 11 yearsPublished by indiatimes.com, indiatimes.com · 2026-10-01 07:12 UTC
19. 'Indian missions providing help': PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's family, lauds his braveryPublished by indiatimes.com, indiatimes.com · 2026-10-01 05:40 UTC
20. 'India is proud': PM Modi praises pilot Capt Smit Machchhar for averting Flydubai hijack attemptPublished by ianslive.in, prokerala.com · 2026-10-01 04:15 UTC
21. Flydubai Capt recounts mid-air incident to Modi on phonedailyexcelsior.com · en · 2026-10-02 23:54 UTC
22. NZ-trained pilot Smit Machchhar tells Indian PM about dramatic Flydubai incidentrnz.co.nz · en · 2026-10-02 22:55 UTC
23. Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modialjazeera.com · en · 2026-10-02 22:50 UTC
24. Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar credits Hanuman Chalisa for courage after attackzeenews.india.com · en · 2026-10-02 19:33 UTC
25. Incredibly proud, awaiting his India return: Captain Smit Machchhars brother-in-law hails his bravery after flydubai incidentwebindia123.com · en · 2026-10-02 17:40 UTC
26. FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian prime ministerwashingtonpost.com · en · 2026-10-02 16:00 UTC
27. PM Modi Speaks To Captain Smit Machhar, Praises Bravery Aboard Flight FZ1073indiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 15:36 UTC
28. PM Modi Speaks to Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Who Saved 174 Lives on flydubai Flightrozanaspokesman.com · en · 2026-10-02 15:30 UTC
29. 'Hanuman Chalisa gave me courage': Smit Machchhar recounts flydubai cockpit battle to PM Modi | Indiabloomsindiablooms.com · en · 2026-10-02 15:11 UTC
30. Pilots' Federation Urges PM Modi To Consider Bravery Award For Smit Machchharoutlookindia.com · en · 2026-10-02 14:11 UTC
31. 'Extraordinary Courage': Pilots’ Body Writes To PM Modi, Seeks Bravery Award For Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhartimesnownews.com · en · 2026-10-02 13:03 UTC
32. PM Modi Speaks to Hero Flydubai Pilot Captain Smit Machhar, Protests on October 2indiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 13:00 UTC
33. Pilots' body urges PM Modi to honour flydubai Capt Smit with national bravery awardtribuneindia.com · en · 2026-10-02 12:59 UTC
34. PM Modi praises flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, says ‘I feel immense pride’thehindu.com · en · 2026-10-02 12:30 UTC
35. 'Exceptional courage': Pilots body writes to PM Modi, requests bravery award for Smit Machchharindiatimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 12:10 UTC
36. Pilots’ Body Writes To PM Modi Seeking Bravery Award For Flydubai Captain Smit Machchharprod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com · en · 2026-10-02 12:07 UTC
37. Watch: PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchaarthehindu.com · en · 2026-10-02 11:32 UTC
38. Pilots’ body urges PM Modi to give flydubai captain Smit Machchhar a bravery award for saving 182 liveshindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 10:58 UTC
39. 'You saved everyone': PM Modi lauds Smit Machchhar for protecting image of Indian pilots with his braveryhindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 10:33 UTC
40. PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar who foiled crash plot, praises his courage | Indiabloomsindiablooms.com · en · 2026-10-02 10:30 UTC
41. 'I Recite Hanuman Chalisa When…': 'Hero' Pilot Smit's Emotional Words To PM Modi After Saving 174 Lives In Flydubai Crisisnewsx.com · en · 2026-10-02 09:55 UTC
42. PM Modi Speaks To Flydubai Pilot Captain Smit Machchaar, Hails His Courage In Mid-Air Incidentthenorthlines.com · en · 2026-10-02 09:22 UTC
43. PM Modi says Capt Machchhar's courage protected image of Indian pilots after flydubai incidentprokerala.com · en · 2026-10-02 09:06 UTC
44. 'You are my biggest idol': Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi, shares first-hand account of flydubai attackmoneycontrol.com · en · 2026-10-02 09:06 UTC
45. PM Modi Praises Captain Smit Machchhar for Preventing Major Tragedy on Flydubai Flightopenthemagazine.com · en · 2026-10-02 09:06 UTC
46. PM Modi Speaks To Smit Machchhar; Flydubai Pilot Says 'He Chanted Hanuman Chalisa In Cockpit' After Attack By Co-Pilotibtimes.co.in · en · 2026-10-02 08:50 UTC
47. PM Modi's Big "Salute" To Smit Machchhar's Parents, Praise For His Wifefeedburner.com · en · 2026-10-02 08:38 UTC
48. 'Indians don't take lives': PM Modi to Flydubai 'hero' captian Smit Machchhar in video call, watchdnaindia.com · en · 2026-10-02 08:38 UTC
49. Modi speaks to Captain Machchhar, praises his braveryrediff.com · en · 2026-10-02 08:31 UTC
50. PM Modi Speaks To Injured Pilot Captain Smeet As Survivor Recalls Cockpit Attackindiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 08:29 UTC
51. 'Recited Hanuman Chalisa': Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar recounts attack to PM Modimoneycontrol.com · en · 2026-10-02 08:25 UTC
52. 'Just a call away': Indian PM Modi speaks with injured flydubai pilot Smit Machchharwn.com · en · 2026-10-02 08:25 UTC
53. PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, hails his braverybusiness-standard.com · en · 2026-10-02 08:00 UTC
54. Flydubai Hijack Scare: PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchharorganiser.org · en · 2026-10-02 08:00 UTC
55. PM Modi Speaks to Injured Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as UAE Treatment Continuesindiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 07:56 UTC
56. PM Modi Speaks To Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Attack, Pilot Says He Recited Hanuman Chalisa | WATCHoneindia.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:41 UTC
57. Injured Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Recalls Reciting Hanuman Chalisa During Mid-Air Crisispragativadi.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:29 UTC
58. 'I was reciting Hanuman Chalisa': flydubai 'hero' Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi about cockpit ordealindiatimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:25 UTC
59. 'Recited Hanuman Chalisa For Courage," flydubai Hero Pilot Tells PM Modifeedburner.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:25 UTC
60. ‘I was reciting Hanuman Chalisa’: ‘Hero’ pilot Captain Smit Machchaar narrates flydubai stabbing incident to PM Modilivemint.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:23 UTC
61. ‘I kept reciting Hanuman Chalisa’: Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai ordeal in call with PM Modiindianexpress.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:22 UTC
62. PM Modi speaks to injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar who saved flydubai flight, praises his braveryzeenews.india.com · en · 2026-10-02 07:02 UTC
63. Video: Hero pilot Smit Machchhar recounts terror of flydubai attack in call with PMindiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 07:00 UTC
64. PM Modi Speaks To Captain Smit Machchhar, Commends Courage And Presence Of Mindindiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 06:55 UTC
65. PM Modi speaks to injured pilot Smit Machchhar, praises courage that saved 180 livesindiatimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 06:40 UTC
66. PM Modi speaks to 'hero' flydubai pilot Smit Machchaar, hears his account of the ordealindiatimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 06:40 UTC
67. Indian PM Modi speaks with injured flydubai pilot Smit Machchharkhaleejtimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 06:36 UTC
68. PM Modi Speaks To Indian Hero Smit Machchhar; Flydubai Pilot Says 'He Chanted Hanuman Chalisa In Cockpit' After Attack By Co-Pilotprod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com · en · 2026-10-02 06:36 UTC
69. PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar after cockpit attackprod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com · en · 2026-10-02 06:27 UTC
70. PM Modi Speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar, Praises Courage During Flydubai Crisispragativadi.com · en · 2026-10-02 06:12 UTC
71. flydubai mid air incident: PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar, wishes him speedy recoverybusinesstoday.in · en · 2026-10-02 06:04 UTC
72. 'India is proud': PM Modi reaches out to Flydubai hero Smit Machchhar's wife and parents – Asia News Networkasianews.network · en · 2026-10-02 03:45 UTC
73. ‘India is proud’: PM Modi reaches out to Flydubai hero Smit Machchhar’s wife and parentsphnompenhpost.com · en · 2026-10-02 02:09 UTC
74. PM Modi says Smit Machchhar averted '9/11-style tragedy', lauds his couragehindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-02 01:03 UTC
75. "Everyone across world is proud of him": Rammohan Naidu hails Smit Machchhar after Flydubai cockpit incidentmoneycontrol.com · en · 2026-10-01 12:23 UTC
76. Prevented another 9/11-like attack: PM Modi hails Capt Smit Machchharbusiness-standard.com · en · 2026-10-01 10:51 UTC
77. Captain Smit averted 9/11 style tragedy: PM Modi on Flydubai incidentindiatoday.in · en · 2026-10-01 10:24 UTC
78. 'Saved us from a 9/11': PM Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar after terrifying flydubai cockpit attack | Indiabloomsindiablooms.com · en · 2026-10-01 10:09 UTC
79. PM Narendra Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's family, lauds his braverymid-day.com · en · 2026-10-01 09:30 UTC
80. An Indian prevented 9/11 like tragedy: PM Modi lauds Capt Machchhar who saved lives on flydubai flightwebindia123.com · en · 2026-10-01 08:15 UTC
81. PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's family, hails injured pilot as 'hero'newindianexpress.com · en · 2026-10-01 08:15 UTC
82. PM Modi Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar As 'Hero'sentinelassam.com · en · 2026-10-01 08:00 UTC
83. Stabbed Flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar hailed as hero by Netanyahu, Modi and Trumplegit.ng · en · 2026-10-01 07:31 UTC
84. PM Modi says Captain Smit Machchhar averted 9/11-like tragedymoneycontrol.com · en · 2026-10-01 07:30 UTC
85. PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchhar's family, hails pilot's bravery after flydubai cockpit attackmoneycontrol.com · en · 2026-10-01 07:30 UTC
86. flydubai mid air emergency: 'Captain Smit Machchhar helped prevent a 9/11,' says PM Modibusinesstoday.in · en · 2026-10-01 07:28 UTC
87. Modi hylder pilot og kalder ham 'en helt': 'Var med til at redde hundredvis af liv'Modi praises the pilot and calls him 'a hero': 'Helped save hundreds of lives'bt.dk · da · 2026-10-01 07:09 UTC
88. PM Modi speaks to family of Captain Smit Machchhar, applauds his braverypublish.tribuneindia.com · en · 2026-10-01 06:56 UTC
89. "Indian Prevented 9/11-Style Attack": PM Modi's Big Praise For Hero Pilotfeedburner.com · en · 2026-10-01 06:53 UTC
90. "Incredibly Proud": SpiceJet CEO Praises flydubai Pilot Who Worked With Themfeedburner.com · en · 2026-10-01 06:51 UTC
91. 'Indian Prevented 9/11-Style Tragedy': PM Modi Hails Captain Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Flight Crisisnews.abplive.com · en · 2026-10-01 06:49 UTC
92. PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar's family; lauds his bravery, assures assistanceianslive.in · en · 2026-10-01 06:30 UTC
93. 'Prevented 9/11-type tragedy': PM Modi praises flydubai Indian pilot Smit Machchhar's courage, quotes Netanyahuhindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-01 06:16 UTC
94. PM Modi Speaks To Family Of Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Who Helped Avert Tragedyfreepressjournal.in · en · 2026-10-01 06:06 UTC
95. Indian PM Modi Hails Stabbed Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'Hero' Amid Flydubai Suspending Israel Flightslankanewspapers.com · en · 2026-10-01 06:03 UTC
96. President Murmu, PM Modi praise Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving Israel-bound flight from crashthehindu.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:43 UTC
97. Flydubai incident: PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife, parents, say sourcesbusinesstoday.in · en · 2026-10-01 05:34 UTC
98. PM Modi Speaks To Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar's Family After Averting Flydubai Disasteroneindia.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:29 UTC
99. PM Modi speaks to family of Capt. Smit Machchhar; praises is bravery for averting tragedyzeenews.india.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:23 UTC
100. "All Of India Is Proud": SpiceJet Praises Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchharfeedburner.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:18 UTC
101. PM Modi hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' for foiling flydubai crash attemptnewindianexpress.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:10 UTC
102. 'Prevented another 9/11': PM Modi heaps praise on flydubai pilot Captain Machchhartimesofindia.indiatimes.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:06 UTC
103. PM Modi speaks to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar's wife and parents after he leads brave landing of flydubai flight: Sourceshindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-01 05:03 UTC
104. 'India Is Proud': Modi Hails flydubai Pilot Smit Machchharopenthemagazine.com · en · 2026-10-01 04:56 UTC
105. 'Capt Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi hails brave FlyDubai pilot for 'averting great tragedy'livemint.com · en · 2026-10-01 04:56 UTC
106. 'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': Internet joins PMs Modi, Netanyahu to praise Indian pilot after flydubai cockpit attackhindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-01 04:30 UTC
107. PM Modi hails Indian pilot who foiled flydubai attack, calls him hero: 'India is proud of Captain Machchhar'moneycontrol.com · en · 2026-10-01 04:15 UTC
108. Modi, Bibi hail Capt Machchhar for saving Flydubai jetrediff.com · en · 2026-10-01 04:13 UTC
109. PM Modi Praises Captain Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Cockpit Attack: What Happenedoutlookindia.com · en · 2026-10-01 03:38 UTC
110. PM Modi Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar As ‘Hero’ For Averting Flydubai Plane Hijacking Attemptprod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com · en · 2026-10-01 03:15 UTC
111. PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' after Flydubai incidentbusiness-standard.com · en · 2026-10-01 03:15 UTC
112. 'Capt Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi salutes Indian pilot who foiled flydubai crash attemptbusinesstoday.in · en · 2026-10-01 03:02 UTC
113. PM Modi Hails Pilot Smit Machchhar For Saving Flydubai Flight From Crashnews.abplive.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:58 UTC
114. 'India is proud': PM Modi praises flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as ‘hero’ after Tabuk emergency landingprod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:55 UTC
115. ‘Captain Smit Machchhar Is A HERO’: PM Modi Praises Indian Pilot Who Helped Save Lives After Flydubai Scareoneindia.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:42 UTC
116. 'India is proud:' PM Modi hails Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroics, prays for good healthdnaindia.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:40 UTC
117. PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' for saving flydubai flight from crashthehindubusinessline.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:30 UTC
118. 'Captain Smit Machchhar Is A HERO': PM Narendra Modi Hails Indian Flydubai Pilot For His Courage In Averting Major Mid-Air Tragedyprod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:21 UTC
119. ‘Immense Courage, Unwavering Resolve’: PM Modi Hails Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar As ‘Hero’timesnownews.com · en · 2026-10-01 02:17 UTC
120. FlyDubai Scare: PM Modi, Trump, Netanyahu Hail Captain Smit Machchhar As Herofeedburner.com · en · 2026-10-01 01:58 UTC
121. ‘India is proud of Captain Machchhar’: PM Modi hails flydubai pilot, hopes for his speedy recoveryhindustantimes.com · en · 2026-10-01 01:42 UTC
122. ‘India is proud of Captain Machchhar': PM Modi hails pilot who saved 180 livestimesofindia.indiatimes.com · en · 2026-10-01 01:37 UTC