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Mains issueGS-2Editorials17 August 2026

Not just turbulence: on the Air India aircraft incident

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article details an Air India flight incident reclassified as 'serious' due to technical issues and passenger injuries, which subsequently revealed a pilot tested positive for psychoactive substances. It highlights a critical gap in crew screening, urging the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enforce more stringent psychoactive substance testing under Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) to uphold aviation safety standards.

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The article details an Air India flight incident reclassified as 'serious' due to technical issues and passenger injuries, which subsequently revealed a pilot tested positive for psychoactive substances. It highlights a critical gap in crew screening, urging the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enforce more stringent psychoactive substance testing under Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) to uphold aviation safety standards.

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