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DGCA may mandate random psychoactive substance tests for over 25% flight crew across Indian airlinesThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is set to make it mandatory for airlines to randomly test more than 25 per cent of their f...19 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST- 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
- Airfare rules overhaul: What Centre’s new framework could mean for flyersNew aviation rules are being fast-tracked by the Centre for India's civil aviation sector. These rules will be finalized within three weeks...18 Aug, 2026, 02.32 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
- Passenger fires round during Varanasi airport weapons check, injures twoA passenger fired a weapon during a Varanasi airport security check on Sunday. This incident occurred while he was travelling with his wife...16 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- Bhubaneswar-Kolkata IndiGo flight on Aug 13 cancelled after pilot detects technical snagAn IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled on August 13. The pilot detected a technical issue while passengers were boardin...16 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM 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
- 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 Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures; autopilot disconnects before 300ft dropAir India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced technical warnings on August 4. The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a sudden 300-foo...13 Aug, 2026, 08.24 AM 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
- Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reportsIndia's aviation ministry awaits drug test results for an Air India captain. The captain was flying a plane which dropped suddenly midair l...12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Air India outgoing CEO summoned over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss: ReportIndia's aviation ministry summoned Air India's outgoing CEO regarding a recent flight incident. The aircraft experienced a sudden altitude ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident: French agency BEA, Airbus to assist in AAIB probeFrench and Airbus experts will assist India's investigation into an Air India flight incident. The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lo...11 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
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