Air India Pilot’s Second Drug Test Positive: Safety Lapse or Regulatory Failure? | Plain Speak

A serious aviation safety controversy is unfolding after the pilot of an Air India Phuket–Delhi flight reportedly tested positive for drugs for a second time. The development has raised fresh questions about pilot screening, airline safety protocols and regulatory oversight.The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of the airline following recent safety concerns, putting the spotlight on how effectively mandatory drug and substance-abuse checks are being conducted. With the DGCA and Ministry of Civil Aviation investigating, questions are being raised over whether existing procedures were followed and whether any regulatory or operational lapses allowed the situation to escalate. n18oc_plain-speak n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube