From 10% to 100%: India rethinks pilot drug testing
- India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the government is considering annual dope tests for all pilots.
- The current rule requires testing only 10% of the overall pilot network for psychoactive substances.
- The DGCA is reviewing the framework and strategising the impact of 100% testing at least once a year.
- The minister said the government must balance the safety aspect with the operational impact on airlines.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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