Two Air India pilots test non-negative in drug tests

Two pilots from the Air India group have returned non-negative results in mandatory psychoactive substance tests introduced on August 13, Business Today reports. The pilots' samples have been sent for confirmatory testing, and no final conclusion has been reached.

Sources told the outlet that 300 to 400 pilots have been tested so far. The testing drive was initiated after the AI2379 cockpit incident, which brought focus on pilot screening. The confirmatory reports will determine whether the initial markers indicate actual substance use or other causes.

The airline has not commented on the development. The final reports are expected to clarify the pilots' status in the coming days.