
Aug 18, 2026
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Pilots' body seeks 25% annual random drug testing after Phuket flight incident
The Federation of Indian Pilots asked the DGCA to increase random drug testing to 25 percent annually. This demand follows the August 4 Air India Phuket-Delhi incident where 24 people got injured. The body said, "The possibility of being selected should remain credible throughout the year," to improve safety.