India may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captain testing positive for marijuana after an incident. The aviation regulator is consulting stakeholders on these proposed tighter testing rules. Safety and operational impacts are being carefully considered by the government. Current random testing covers at least ten percent of pilots each year.

India's aviation regulator is considering mandatory annual random drug tests for all pilots. This proposal follows a recent Air India incident, prompting policy review. Currently,…

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu announces DGCA plans for 100% annual dope testing of pilots to enhance aviation safety.