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The DGCA has ordered drug tests for pilots across all airlines, with the exercise to be completed by July 2027. The move follows an Air India pilot testing positive for a psychoactive substance after the Phuket-Delhi flight incident
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Air India has terminated the pilot of a Phuket-Delhi flight after a confirmatory test detected a psychoactive substance following an August 4 in-flight incident. The AAIB flagged the result as a serious concern and recommended priority regulatory action
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Air India terminated the pilot-in-command of its Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. The action followed an AAIB preliminary report flagging drug use as a serious safety concern after the flight suffered an altitude upset
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Air India has de-rostered two pilots after they reportedly failed preliminary drug tests under the airline’s expanded screening programme. Final results are awaited. The testing drive was introduced after an in-flight incident involving a Phuket-Delhi service and concerns over pilot safety
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The AAIB is likely to submit an interim report within a month on the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident in which the aircraft dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people. Investigators are fast-tracking analysis of flight data and cockpit recordings
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France's BEA and Airbus will send specialist teams to Delhi to assist India's AAIB in probing the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident. The A320 lost around 300 feet in altitude during cruise on August 4, injuring at least 17 passengers and crew
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At least four people, including a pilot and three Colombian women from the same family, were killed after a helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park. Authorities deployed rescue teams and urged stricter oversight of helicopter flights following recent aviation accidents
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An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude after encountering severe turbulence, injuring at least 15 people. The A320 landed safely in Delhi, while the DGCA launched an investigation into the incident
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An Air India flight AI2651 suffered a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru airport, prompting grounding and cancellation of the return service. All 179 passengers and crew were safe, and the aircraft will undergo detailed inspection as per aviation safety protocols
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Mumbai International Airport Limited fined AI Airport Services Limited ₹10 lakh after a detached dolly damaged a Gulf Air aircraft, causing operational disruption, financial losses, and reputational damage at the busy Mumbai airport
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IATA warns of rising GPS spoofing and jamming incidents affecting global aviation, including India, with reported cases nearly doubling since 2022. Pilots are urged to remain vigilant, while authorities emphasize better coordination and awareness to mitigate risks
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Pushkaraj Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots have approached the Supreme Court, seeking a judicially monitored inquiry into the June 12 Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. They allege the AAIB report unfairly blames the pilots
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The Supreme Court criticized the selective release of the preliminary Air India crash report, calling it “irresponsible” and urging confidentiality. Advocates demanded a fair probe, citing potential conflicts of interest and incomplete data from flight recorders impacting transparency and public safety
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A small plane carrying four people crashed into parked aircraft while landing at Montana’s Kalispell City Airport, sparking a massive fire. All aboard escaped with no serious injuries. Multiple planes were damaged as FAA and NTSB launched investigations into the cause
