Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana as AAIB investigates Phuket to Delhi A320 altitude loss that injured 24.
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An Air India pilot on turbulence-hit flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances, with another test result pending.
For many aviation professionals in India, joining Air India as an Aircraft Engineer or Technician is seen as a respected career path, especially because of the airline’s renewed growth and long-term opportunities.
Air India is evaluating flights to Adelaide or Brisbane in 2026 as it expands its Australia network with refurbished Boeing 787 aircraft. The proposed services form part of the airline’s broader fleet modernisation programme, premium cabin upgrades, and medium term international network expansion strategy.
Air India increased pilot salaries by 8% to 15% on Friday, with commanders receiving the largest raises and increases tapering down by rank.
Lufthansa (LH) has expressed interest in restoring direct services from Pune Airport (PNQ) if infrastructure upgrades and market conditions support long-haul operations.
Air India restores most flights from September 1 and adds New York, Tokyo and Europe frequencies for the winter schedule.
Executive compensation at Air India combines fixed salary with substantial performance-linked incentives tied to turnaround targets and long-term strategic milestones.
A Kerala consumer has won a nearly nine-year legal battle against Air India (AI), securing compensation of approximately ₹1.36 lakh after a delayed international flight disrupted his journey to Saudi Arabia and left him stranded overnight at Mumbai Airport (BOM).
Air India accelerates Boeing 787-8 retrofits with Shanghai MRO, targeting fleet-wide cabin upgrades by end of 2027.