Dubai: flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured while helping foil the alleged cockpit terror attack on flight FZ1073 on September 30, has been awarded the UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II.UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred it on him and fellow flydubai crew members, on Tuesday, October 27, for their courage and professionalism in ensuring passenger safety and securing the aircraft.AdChoicesADVERTISINGSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, presented the honours. The President received the crew in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
