Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 05 Sep 2026,Saturday India
Air India has dismissed a pilot who tested positive for a psychoactive substance following a safety-related incident involving a Phuket–Delhi flight. The action came after the pilot underwent a mandatory post-flight examination, which detected the prohibited substance. The incident has raised renewed concerns about aviation safety and strict compliance with rules governing alcohol and psychoactive substance use among flight crew. Air India has taken disciplinary action in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and its internal safety procedures. The case highlights the importance of mandatory testing, medical fitness assessments and strict enforcement of safety standards to prevent impaired crew from operating commercial flights. (PC: Reuters)
