Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed praised the pilot’s courage during his hospital visit and said Machchhar has the full appreciation and praise of the UAE leadership.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital on Saturday and praised his courage, sense of responsibility, and commitment to protecting human life.
Sheikh Hamdan, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, said Machchhar had the full appreciation of the UAE leadership.
“From us, and from the leadership of the nation, he has our full appreciation and praise,” Sheikh Hamdan said.
“We are proud that he is part of our team … part of the story of our nation … and part of what the UAE stands for … a nation of compassion … a nation of peace … and a nation of life,” he added.
Sheikh Hamdan also said in a social media post that Machchhar had demonstrated “the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life.”
UAE authorities praise pilot, crew and passengers
The visit followed recognition from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority for Machchhar, the crew of flydubai flight FZ1073 and passengers who helped bring the security incident aboard the aircraft under control.
The authority confirmed that Machchhar had safely returned to the UAE, was in good condition, and was receiving medical treatment.
The incident occurred aboard FZ1073, which was operating between Dubai and Tel Aviv. Authorities have not disclosed further details beyond what has been released as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Investigation remains underway
Investigations into the incident are continuing under a team formed from members of the Public Prosecution following an order from the UAE Attorney-General.
Authorities are coordinating with relevant regional and international bodies as they examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials have also said the investigation will maintain confidentiality and integrity as it continues.
Sheikh Hamdan’s visit highlighted the UAE leadership’s recognition of Machchhar’s actions, while the investigation remains focused on establishing the full circumstances of the incident.
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Source: Gulf News
