Capt. Smit Machchhar was at the controls of a flydubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing on Sept 30
Mumbai: Harmony Foundation, a Mumbai-based NGO, announced on Sunday that Capt Smit Machchhar has been selected for their Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice 2026 in recognition of his courage and bravery in saving 174 lives. The Foundation said the pilot’s bravery has made India and the world proud.
