DGCA orders one-time drug screening for all pilots by July 2027
Directive follows Air India captain testing positive for psychoactive substance
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a one-time drug screening for all pilots by July 2027 following an Air India captain testing positive for a psychoactive substance. Airlines have been instructed to conduct these tests, with new guidelines on pilot testing expected by the end of the month.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated a one-time drug screening for all pilots by July 2027. This decision comes after an Air India captain tested positive for a psychoactive substance, raising serious safety concerns, officials said.
The DGCA has instructed all airlines to conduct psychoactive substance tests on their pilots as part of this screening. The confirmation of psychoactive substance use is a serious concern, and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recommended that the DGCA take appropriate actions on priority. Discussions with stakeholders are ongoing, with hopes to finalise new guidelines on pilot testing before the end of this month.
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- Who has recommended DGCA take action on this issue?
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recommended that the DGCA take appropriate actions on priority.
- Are there new guidelines planned for pilot drug testing?
- Yes, discussions with stakeholders are ongoing with hopes to finalize new guidelines before the end of the month.
- Which pilots are required to undergo this drug screening?
- All pilots flying under DGCA jurisdiction are required to undergo the one-time screening.
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