Two More Air India Pilots Test Non-Negative in Drug Screening After Phuket Flight Incident
Following a mid-air incident on August 4 involving an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude, Air India initiated mandatory drug screening for all its pilots. The pilot-in-command of the flight tested positive for marijuana in confirmatory tests. Since August 13, around 350-400 pilots have undergone screening, with two more pilots returning non-negative preliminary results. These pilots have been temporarily de-rostered pending confirmatory test outcomes. The expanded testing exceeds regulatory requirements and aims to enhance safety and public confidence.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
republicworld broke this story on 17 Aug, 07:25 am. Other outlets followed.