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Air India began mandatory drug screening for all its pilots

Gurugram, Haryana13 Aug 2026

Air India ordered mandatory drug screening for all its pilots following an incident involving a Phuket–Delhi flight captain who reportedly tested positive for marijuana. The airline said the tests began on Thursday and will be conducted at its Gurugram Academy during training, and after flights at briefing centres and offices, going beyond existing DGCA requirements.

Why it matters

Expanded testing can help detect prohibited substances and support aviation safety oversight across a large commercial airline’s flight operations.

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