Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana
3 sources·Updated August 13, 2026
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- Dawn World PK·3h agoAir India mandates drug tests for all pilots after mid-air plunge
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 per…
Read at Dawn World PK → - Geo Ent PK·4h agoAir India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana
A photo of an Air India plane. —AFP/File Tests will be conducted alongside training sessions.Pilots at budget subsidiary Air India Express will also be tested.Rules require airlines to randomly test at least 10% of crew. <p
Read at Geo Ent PK → - Express Tribune World·6h agoAir India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana
Tests will screen for substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations
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