New Delhi, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Air India mandates drug tests for all pilots after mid-air plunge

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2026-08-13

Air India pilots will undergo mandatory drug screening starting Thursday, according to an internal memo seen by AFP, after a captain involved in a serious mid-air incident reportedly tested positive for marijuana. Existing rules require airlines to randomly test at least 10 percent of their flight crew for psychoactive substances each year. "We have decided to undertake a full screening of all Group pilots for any substances or medications that a......

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