Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study saysNew research indicates flight attendants and pilots face elevated cancer death risks. These aircrews experience higher odds of dying from r...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Air India undertakes pilot testing programme amidst scrutiny after Phuket incidentAir India has voluntarily undertaken a testing programme covering all its pilots, beyond regulatory requirements, amid heightened scrutiny ...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
'Two Air India pilots found non-negative in drug test'Two additional Air India pilots have reportedly tested non-negative in initial drug tests. These pilots have been removed from flying dutie...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Two more Air India pilots fail drug test after Phuket-Delhi flight incidentTwo more Air India pilots failed preliminary drug tests following a recent incident. Air India mandated psychoactive substance screening fo...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost hydraulics for seconds: Airbus asks airline to check if it was genuine failure or glitchAn Air India flight experienced a rare hydraulic control loss, injuring 24 passengers. The aircraft's flight data recorders showed a sudden...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Pilots struggled to control Air India's Phuket-Delhi aircraft due to rare malfunction, shows Airbus’ initial assessmentAn Air India A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi briefly lost hydraulic control across all three systems, causing the aircraft to plunge about...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
'Consequences will get higher': Air India CEO Campbell Wilson tells staff amid crackdown on rule violationsAir India chief Campbell Wilson urged staff to do the right thing even when unobserved. He highlighted instances of employee travel privile...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Air India makes psychoactive substance testing mandatory for pilots after Phuket incidentAir India now mandates psychoactive substance testing for all pilots. This new internal measure enhances safety protocols beyond DGCA requi...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Centre asks Air India to ‘take responsibility’ after Phuket-Delhi flight scare; orders tighter dope checks: ReportThe government has warned Air India to “take responsibility” for safety after the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight scare and ordered DGCA to ti...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Air India pilot in Phuket-Delhi flight incident was on sleep medicationAn Air India pilot on sleep medication tested positive for marijuana after an incident. The aircraft rapidly lost altitude, injuring sevent...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Air India flight captain tests positive for substance abuse
An Air India pilot who operated the Phuket-Delhi flight that rapidly lost around 300 feet, injuring 17 passengers, tested positive for mari...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Amid Air India pilot marijuana row, singer Kunal Ganjawala reveals how his forefathers started weed cultivation for medicinal purposes during British ruleKunal Ganjawala, the well-known singer, has shed light on the interesting legacy behind his surname, which relates to his family's historic...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Air India flight’s 300-foot drop: AAIB says wait for evidence before drawing conclusionsAir India Phuket Delhi flight turbulence case: The government urges caution regarding Air India flight AI2379 conclusions. Investigations a...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Air India pilot on Phuket-Delhi flight tests 'positive' for marijuana: ReportThe pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test foll...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Attempt to murder charge against passenger who tried to open exit gate of Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flightPolice added an attempt to murder charge against a passenger on a Kochi-bound flight. He allegedly tried to open the emergency exit and dam...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Air India hikes pilot pay as airlines battle to retain cockpit crewIn a bid to enhance pilot retention, Air India and Air India Express have announced a salary hike of nine to fifteen percent. This initiati...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Passenger held for trying to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flightA passenger was detained by police after attempting to unlock an emergency exit. He also damaged the exit door's windowpane and intimidated...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.43 PM IST