"Every pilot has to undergo a dope test": Civil Aviation Minister Naidu on DGCA's 100% testing plan

Aug 25, 2026

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Naidu said the existing rules provide for dope testing of 10 per cent of pilots across the overall pilot...

Punjab to launch pilot project for COVID-19 rapid antigen testing

Jul 03, 2020

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 3 : Punjab government has given the go-ahead to launch a pilot project for COVID-19 rapid antigen testing from the...

Air India volunatarily undertakes pilot testing drive after Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Aug 18, 2026

Last week, Air India voluntarily launched a testing programme covering all its pilots, going beyond existing regulatory requirements, as part of its commitment to...

China to pilot test levying property tax in selected cities amid Evergrande crisis

Oct 24, 2021

Beijing [China], October 24 : China has decided to pilot testing property tax levies in selected cities during the coming five years, to garner...

COVID-19 testing allowed at Entry Airports for international passengers on pilot basis

Sep 16, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 16 : The Ministry of Civil Aviation has allowed RT-PCR testing at the entry airport on a pilot basis to...

Zero tolerance: Air India reiterates 100% voluntary Pilot testing following AAIB preliminary report

Sep 04, 2026

Air India on Friday issued its first official response following the release of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary report into the August...