Air India Orders Mandatory Drug Tests for All Pilots After Phuket Flight Incident
What Happened
Air India and Air India Express have made psychoactive substance screening mandatory for all pilots following the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight incident, in which an Air India aircraft reportedly dropped 300 feet mid-air, injuring passengers and crew. The move comes after the flight's captain tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test.
Key Takeaways
The Tata Group airlines are going beyond regulatory requirements to strengthen safety oversight and restore passenger confidence.