The Economic Times

Speedy recovery of 'global hero' pilot is Mumbai neighbourhood's main concern

Neighbours in Mumbais Chembur have rallied around Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar after reports that he fought back against an alleged cockpit attack during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. As his parents travelled to Saudi Arabia, residents recalled Machchhars Mumbai upbringing, aviation journey and years as a SpiceJet pilot.