UAE terms FlyDubai flight incident a ‘terrorist act’, praises pilot Smit Machchhar
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A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was attacked by a co‑pilot, but the captain prevented a crash, prompting UAE officials to label the event a terrorist act.
- The incident involved a co‑pilot assaulting Captain Smit Machchhar during a mid‑air crisis.
- More than 170 passengers were aboard the flight.
- UAE officials publicly praised the captain for averting a potential crash.
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 17% left, 50% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
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Timeline
First reported by Economic Times on ; 6 articles from 6 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): NDTV
- Center (3): Economic Times, Mint, Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, Times of India
Sources
- Flydubai attack was a ‘terrorist act’: UAE official — Economic Times (center) ·
- UAE terms FlyDubai flight incident a ‘terrorist act’, praises pilot Smit Machchhar — Mint (center) ·
- Veteran Aviator Byron Bailey Minces No Words, Calls FlyDubai Horror 'Terrorist Attack' | EXCLUSIVE — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- "New Hero": Israeli Envoy Puts Up Billboard In Mumbai Praising flydubai Pilot — NDTV (left-leaning) ·
- UAE terms flydubai stabbing 'terrorist act', hails Indian pilot — Times of India (right-leaning) ·
- Omani co-pilot linked to Flydubai cockpit attack identified — Hindustan Times (center) ·