'Two Air India pilots found non-negative in drug test'
- Source
- The Economic Times - Industry
- Source link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/two-air-india-pilots-found-non-negative-in-drug-test/articleshow/133305836.cms
- Published
- 2026-08-17 19:08:44
- Discovered by ProcIntel
- 2026-08-17 22:55:52
- Category
- Procurement & Supply Chain News
- Geography
- India
- Organisations
- —
- Review status
- Pending
- Record type
- REAL
Summary
Two additional Air India pilots have reportedly tested non-negative in initial drug tests. These pilots have been removed from flying duties while confirmatory results are awaited. Nearly 400 pilots have undergone mandatory screening under Air India's program. This testing covers cockpit crew across the airline group, including Air India Express. The airline is conducting these tests beyond the civil aviation regulator's rules.
Procurement Relevance Gate
FAIL
— score 7.0/100 — evaluated 2026-08-17 22:55:52
Only geographic exposure matched — no substantive content indicator, so this cannot pass alone.
- geographic_exposure (weight 8) — matched on "1 linked geography"
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