On a FlyDubai flight to Israel, Captain Smit Machchhar heroically managed to save 173 passengers after being attacked by his co-pilot. Despite suffering multiple stab wounds, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to subdue the co-pilot, who allegedly attempted to crash the plane. Speaking from his hospital bed in Saudi Arabia, Machchhar shared with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi how his faith gave him the strength to act during the crisis. The co-pilot, whose identity remains undisclosed, was transferred to the UAE for questioning by Israeli, UAE, and Saudi officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the co-pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination.” The incident highlights the bravery of Machchhar and the potential dangers faced in aviation.
QUESTION: How might this incident influence future security measures in aviation to prevent similar situations?
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