UAE.. The Aviation Authority Issues a Statement Regarding the Flydubai Pilot.. and the Investigation Developments

- The General Civil Aviation Authority in the UAE announced on Friday that Indian pilot, Samit Machhar, who resisted an attack on board a Fly Dubai flight heading to Tel Aviv in Israel on Wednesday, has returned "safely to the UAE, is in good condition, and is receiving necessary treatment." According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the authority praised the "notable courage and quick response of the pilot and the crew of Fly Dubai flight (FZ1073), as well as the passengers who contributed to controlling the situation.",

It confirmed that "their decisive intervention and sense of responsibility contributed to containing the situation and preventing more serious repercussions, reflecting the level of readiness, cooperation, and shared responsibility in facing emergency and exceptional circumstances." It added that "investigations, which are being conducted by a team formed from members of the public prosecution specialized in the matter of the Attorney General of the Federation, are still ongoing, and that all procedures being carried out by the relevant authorities are in accordance with the approved frameworks, maintaining the confidentiality of the investigation and its integrity, and in coordination with the relevant regional and international bodies and organizations."

It emphasized that it "will not comment at this stage on any details or information circulating that could preempt the results or affect the course of the investigation," urging to "rely on official sources and avoid circulating speculation and unverified information." It clarified that "the results of the investigation and any related updates will be announced through official channels as soon as the necessary procedures are completed," calling for "seeking information from official sources."