air-india-orders-dope-test-for-all-pilots:move-comes-after-phuket-delhi-flight-pilot-tests-positive-for-marijuana

On Thursday, 13 August, 2026, the Tata Group airline, Air India, ordered dope test for all group pilots. The Tata Group airline’s move comes just a few days after the Phuket-Delhi flight pilot had tested positive for marijuana. According to the news agency, ANI, the airline will conduct tests of all group pilots for any substances or medications that are not allowed ‘under prevailing regulations.’ Testing mandatory from today: All group pilots will undergo the test before flying any aircraft from Thursday itself. (This is a developing news)