Air India to screen all pilots for substance abuse after turbulent flight's captain found 'high' | India News

The pilot who flew the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that faced sudden loss of altitude last week tested positive for drugs, reports confirmed on Tuesday. | India News

NEW DELHI: The captain of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude last week has tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test,…

The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test followed an initial non-negative screening…

An Air India pilot who operated the Phuket-Delhi flight that rapidly lost around 300 feet, injuring 17 passengers, tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory test. DGCA rules…

Air India now mandates psychoactive substance testing for all pilots. This new internal measure enhances safety protocols beyond DGCA requirements. Previously, the airline…