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    Flydubai captain hailed in UAE, India for saving 174 lives during hijacking attempt

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    Dubai, Oct 8. Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, who is credited with saving the lives of 174 passengers during an attempted hijacking of his aircraft, is being widely honoured in both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India as he continues to recover in hospital from head injuries sustained in the attack. Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh …

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