Updated on: Sep 4, 2026, 12:32:20 IST By Neha LM Tripathi Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Air India on Friday responded to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (AAIB) preliminary report into the Phuket-Delhi flight incident.
The airline said it has started voluntary testing of 100% of its pilots to further strengthen safety measures.
Air India releases statement on AAIB report on pilot's test after turbulence on Phuket-Delhi flight. (HT_PRINT) The AAIB report found that the pilot-in-command tested “non-negative” for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test.
It called the finding a “serious concern” and recommended that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) take appropriate action.
Air India said it continues to fully cooperate with the probe and has provided access to all relevant operational, maintenance and technical records.
What Air India said “We acknowledge the release of the preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and continue to extend our full cooperation to the investigation, including providing access to all relevant operational, maintenance and technical records.
Safety remains Air India's highest priority,” an Air India spokesperson said.
“Following the incident, Air India has started voluntary testing of 100% of its pilots as a further step to reinforce its safety-first approach,” the spokesperson said.
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