Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana
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Air India is expanding its drug testing program to include all pilots, implementing mandatory substance checks beginning Thursday. The move comes in response to an internal memo revealing that a captain involved in a recent serious mid-air incident tested positive for marijuana.
The policy expansion goes beyond standard regulatory requirements. It follows an incident last week in which an Air India plane suddenly lost altitude, resulting in injuries to a number of passengers.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
BBC World (GB)Focuses primarily on the safety context of the recent sudden altitude loss.
Express Tribune (Karachi, Pakistan) (PK)Emphasizes the operational details of the mandatory testing and marijuana positive result.
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