Air India launches voluntary drug tests for all pilots after Phuket flight incident
- Air India has launched 100% voluntary drug testing for its pilots following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident.
- The move comes after the pilot-in-command of AI2379 tested non-negative for a psychoactive substance and was subsequently sacked.
- The August 4 flight suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude, injuring 20 passengers and four crew members.
- Air India said it will support ongoing technical and medical investigations and reaffirmed its commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Source: ndtv.com
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