Aviation regulator DGCA orders drug tests for pilots across all airlines

By July 2027, all airline pilots will be subjected to mandatory drug screenings as directed by the DGCA. This crucial step arises after an Air India pilot's positive drug test led to a serious altitude emergency during a flight. In response, Air India swiftly dismissed the pilot. The specific new protocols for drug testing are expected to be formally outlined later this month.

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