The Flydubai pilot embodied courage in confronting a terrorist act

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, confirmed that the Indian pilot of Flydubai, Smit Machhar, deserves all the appreciation. He said in a post on the He added: "Apart from easily reducing what happened or adopting and promoting conspiracy theories, vigilance and precaution remain necessary in the face of the dangers of extremism and terrorism." Yesterday, the UAE confirmed that it is following up on the incident involving Flydubai flight No. (FZ1073), heading from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, in a statement, that Attorney General Hamad Al Shamsi ordered the formation of a team of specialized public prosecutors to investigate the incident, to determine its circumstances and causes, in light of what Flydubai announced regarding an altercation taking place inside the cockpit during the flight, which required the intervention of members of the company’s crew on board the plane to secure it. The Ministry confirmed that the judicial authorities in the UAE are competent to investigate the incident in accordance with the applicable legislation, given that the plane is registered in the country and carries its flag, which results in the provisions of UAE law being applicable to crimes committed on board, even if they occur outside the country’s territory. The Ministry indicated that the investigations include verifying the various circumstances of the incident and its motives, and the extent of any connection to terrorist activity or purpose, or the existence of prior planning or direction for it.