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Pilots' Body Pushes For Faster, More Frequent Drug Tests: FIP Writes To DGCA, Demands Saliva Testing

Times Now India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18

Pilots' Body Pushes For Faster, More Frequent Drug Tests: FIP Writes To DGCA, Demands Saliva Testing

The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally requested the DGCA to reform drug screening tests in Indian aviation. They propose increasing the annual random testing quota from 10% to at least 25% and introducing oral-fluid tests alongside urine tests. Pilots' Body Pushes For Faster, More Frequent Drug Tests: FIP Writes To DGCA, Demands Saliva Testing The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally requested the DGCA to reform drug screening tests in Indian aviation. They propose increasing the annual random testing quota from 10% to at least 25% and introducing oral-fluid tests alongside urine tests., India News, Times Now

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