'I was fighting for my life': Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack

The Mainichi - Oct 3, 2026

NEW DELHI (AP) -- The Indian airline captain who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight described Friday how he fought for his l

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