Air India has initiated mandatory dope tests for all pilots after a Phuket-Delhi flight captain tested positive for marijuana, starting effective immediately.
The decision was taken after a recent incident
Aug 13, 2026
03:36 pm
What's the storyAir India has mandated drug testing for all group pilots for any substances or medications that are not permitted under prevailing regulations from Thursday.
The decision comes after a Phuket-Delhi flight experienced a sudden loss of altitude, injuring 17 people on board. The pilot in command has since tested positive for marijuana.
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