Quick Info
| Profession | Commercial Pilot |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India |
Latest News about Smit Machchhar
01/10/2026
International coverage detailed Machchhar’s background as a veteran Indian Boeing 737 captain with about 9,750 flying hours. Reports said he previously spent 11 years with SpiceJet before joining flydubai in June 2022 as a direct-entry captain.
30/09/2026
Smit Machchhar was identified as the pilot who stopped a serious cockpit attack on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Reports said he fought off the assailant, helped protect the aircraft and passengers, and was later treated after the incident. The flight was carrying 174 passengers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Preventing a violent mid-air cockpit attack and saving 174 passengers on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel on 30 September 2026 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai |
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| Qualification | Bachelor of Business Administration from the Welingkar Institute of Management (2007-2008) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
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| Siblings | 1 |
Career
| Experience |
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| Flying Experience | As of 2026, had 9,750 hours of flying experience on Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/smit-machchhar-5908a3375/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a child, Machchhar did not dream of becoming a pilot | |
| 2. Initially joined a textile engineering course as his family wanted him to join their business | |
| 3. Decided to pursue aviation at the age of 19, surprising his family |