The commander of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that lost altitude suddenly on August 4, injuring several passengers, told investigators he had been struggling with sleep and was on medication prescribed by his family doctor, two people familiar with ...

The confirmatory drug test of the Air India captain, who was flying the Phuket-Delhi flight when it experienced a sudden loss of altitude, has returned positive for marijuana, say sources. According to the rules,

The pilot’s preliminary drug test had returned “non-negative”, a government release earlier said.

An Air India pilot is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana, following a flight incident where the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude drop, injuring passengers

Air India flight scare raises fresh questions after a reported 300-foot plunge. Crew accounts reportedly describe the pilot as ‘unsteady’, while the pilot has cited prescribed medication. With hydraulic issues also featuring in the findings,

An Air India’s pilot result after the Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300-feet has put focus on DGCA’s 2022 rules. How India’s regime reads against the FAA and Easa

Pilots in India face stringent checks covering alcohol, psychoactive substances, medical fitness and fatigue before they can operate flights. DGCA rules provide for strict action against violations, including licence suspension and cancellation in repeated cases.

Air India enhances pilot pay and career paths to reduce attrition, introducing new incentives and preferred postings for better retention.