Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, was assaulted by a fellow pilot onboard a Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in flight, raising security concerns for passengers and crew. Details surrounding the motive for the attack remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched by relevant authorities. Flydubai has confirmed the incident but has released limited information. Captain Machchhar is being hailed as a “hero” in some reports, though the basis for this designation hasn’t been widely publicized. The flight continued to its destination of Tel Aviv after the attack, and the assailant was reportedly apprehended. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.