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August 19, 2026, 09:09 PM - 3 min read
This testing requirement would apply to all Indian airlines.Top officials said the pilot of AI-2379 flight between Phuket and Delhi has been de-rostered. From August 13, Air India has been undertaking full screening of all its group pilots for any substances or medications that are not permitted. Air India is submitting these test reports to DGCA which is looking into it.
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August 17, 2026, 12:52 PM - 2 min read
The airline mandated comprehensive drug testing for all its flight crew under a new standard operating procedure.
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August 13, 2026, 05:12 PM - 2 min read
Air India will screen all pilots for prohibited substances and medications from Thursday after a pilot on the Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana.
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August 13, 2026, 03:30 PM - 4 min read
The government has warned Air India to strengthen safety oversight after the pilot of a Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana. The August 4 flight also faced multiple warnings and lost around 300 feet of altitude, leaving 24 people injured.
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August 12, 2026, 04:18 PM - 4 min read
An Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot who tested positive for marijuana was also taking prescribed medication for sleep difficulties, according to an internal safety report. The revelation comes as investigators examine the flight’s sudden 300-foot altitude loss that injured passengers and crew.
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August 9, 2026, 03:56 PM - 3 min read
One of the pilots of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered severe turbulence and lost around 300 feet in altitude has reportedly failed a post-flight drug test, sources said. Both pilots have been de-rostered pending the DGCA probe into the August 5 incident, which left at least 17 people injured.
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August 4, 2026, 01:58 PM - 2 min read
During the flight, there was a sudden drop in altitude by about 300 feet, which was probably caused by clear air turbulence or updraft/downdraft.
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July 23, 2026, 03:26 PM - 4 min read
The agreement was signed by Saudia Group Director General Ibrahim Al-Omar and Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson during a formal ceremony attended by senior executives from both airline groups.
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July 15, 2026, 03:39 PM - 3 min read
The Bureau made these submissions in its counter affidavit filed before the Court, opposing pleas seeking an independent judicial probe into the incident.It argued that this framework vests investigative authority primarily and exclusively in the Bureau, leaving no legal basis for a parallel investigation into the crash.
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July 7, 2026, 07:26 PM - 2 min read
Airlines have advised passengers to closely monitor flight updates, allow extra time to reach the airport and stay informed through official airline notifications before beginning their journey, as weather conditions may continue to affect flight schedules at short notice.
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June 25, 2026, 05:53 PM - 4 min read
Canada’s intelligence agency CSIS has for the first time explicitly blamed Khalistani extremists for the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people, marking a major shift in its long-held position.
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June 24, 2026, 11:43 PM - 3 min read
An Air India aircraft took a wrong turn while taxiing at Ahmedabad airport, briefly coming face to face with an IndiGo plane. Both aircraft stopped at a safe distance and no safety risk was reported.
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