Air India
Air India flight lost hydraulics, pilot fired after drug test
An Air India flight’s midair plunge was linked to a temporary hydraulic failure, while the captain tested positive for psychoactive substances and was fired.
7 DAYS AGO
India's aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns
India’s airlines have rapidly expanded to meet surging demand, adding airports and ordering hundreds of planes. But infrastructure, regulation and finances have struggled to keep pace with growth.
August 30, 2026
Air India mandates drug tests for all pilots after mid-air plunge
Air India orders mandatory drug screening for all pilots after reports that a captain involved in a mid-air incident tested positive for marijuana.
August 13, 2026
Air India pilot reportedly fails drug test after flight drops 300 feet
Flight AI2379, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, flying from Phuket to New Delhi on Aug 4, hit severe turbulence over the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The Times of India reports that the flight crew has been removed from flying duties pending the investigation, in accordance with protocol.
August 9, 2026
A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers
Indian authorities are expected to issue an interim report in the coming days, a source of frustration to the victims' relatives, who had been expecting a final disclosure.
June 12, 2026