Air India Mandates Drug Tests for All Pilots After Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana
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Air India has announced mandatory drug testing for all its pilots, expanding checks beyond regulatory requirements, following a captain testing positive for marijuana after a mid-air incident. The decision comes after a Delhi-Phuket flight suddenly dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people. The captain was found to have marijuana in his system. The testing will be conducted alongside pilot training or post-flight at various locations.
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