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Airline Expands Screening After Phuket Flight Incident
Following a recent flight incident where the pilot-in-command tested positive for drugs, Air India has initiated mandatory drug testing for all pilots across the group. The move, which goes beyond existing regulatory requirements, aims to reinforce safety and passenger confidence. The testing will cover substances and medications not permitted under prevailing regulations and will be conducted alongside training and at designated locations. According to The Tribune, the development comes as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau probes the incident, which left 24 people injured.