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Two Air India pilots test ‘non-negative’ in first batch of mass screening
Air India began mandatory screening of its entire 5,000-strong pilot workforce on 13 August. The exercise covers around 3,500 Air India pilots and 1,500 Air India Express pilots, going substantially beyond the regulatory minimum.
3 min read02:51 PM ISTAIs Phuket-Delhi plane faced multiple hydraulic failures; lost flight controls for 4 seconds: Airbus analysis
AI's Phuket-Delhi plane faced multiple hydraulic failures; lost flight controls for 4 seconds: Airbus analysis
2 min read14 Aug 2026Air India starts testing of all pilots for psychoactive substances after Phuket-Delhi flight incident
The exercise was being undertaken even though the airline already fully complies with requirements prescribed by India’s aviation regulator.
1 min read13 Aug 2026Air India's all pilots to be screened for drug abuse after Phuket-Delhi flight row: What its email to employees said
Air India will enforce mandatory screening for pilots regarding banned substances starting 13 August 2026, following a serious incident on the Phuket-Delhi flight on 4 August that injured passengers and crew.
2 min read13 Aug 2026Air India Phuket-Delhi flight’s pilot was on medication for sleep difficulty, slept 30-35 minutes during journey: Report
The Airbus A320 flight faced hydraulic system alerts and autopilot failures before a sudden altitude drop injured 20. The pilot reported sleep struggles and was on medication. DGCA and AAIB are investigating, with both pilots undergoing mandatory drug testing following the incident.
2 min read13 Aug 2026Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot had sleep issues, was on medication before flight: Report
Air India’s Phuket-Delhi pilot who tested positive for marijuana told AAIB he had sleep difficulties and was taking medication prescribed by a family doctor.
3 min read12 Aug 2026N. Chandrasekaran's tenure is a tale of two halves for Tata Group
N. Chandrasekaran, as Tata Sons chairman, delivered a strong first term, but a tougher second term saw listed-company growth slow and losses at new businesses mount.
3 min read14 Aug 2026Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot’s confirmatory drug test positive for banned substance: sources
The positive result follows a 300-foot mid-air plunge on an AI flight that injured 24 people, leaving the commander facing potential termination and regulatory sanctions.
4 min read11 Aug 2026Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence: Air India pilot's psychoactive substance test requires confirmation, DGCA says
DGCA said the Air India pilot's initial psychoactive-substance screening after the Phuket-Delhi turbulence requires confirmatory testing. Both pilots have been removed from the roster pending the final report and investigation.
2 min read9 Aug 2026'Screening results not shared with us': Air India on pilot dope test reports after Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence
Air India said it has not received the results of a post-flight drug screening of pilots after the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight. The Federation of Indian Pilots urged caution until the findings are confirmed.
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