Air India Pilot Removed from Flight Due to Alcohol Influence, Canada Launches Investigation
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{ "title": "Air India Pilot Removed from Flight Due to Alcohol Influence, Canada Launches Investigation", "article": "Canada's Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into a disturbing incident involving an Air India pilot who was removed from a flight at Vancouver International Airport due to suspected alcohol impairment. The incident occurred on December 23, when the pilot was scheduled to operate a Boeing 777 from Vancouver to Delhi. According to sources familiar with the matter, two breathalyzer tests conducted by Canadian police revealed that the pilot was unfit for duty. The incident has been labeled a 'serious matter' by Transport Canada, which has written to Air India to launch an internal investigation and take 'appropriate follow-up actions.' In response, Air India has stated that the flight was delayed due to the incident, and an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight. The airline has also maintained that it has a zero-tolerance policy towards any violations of applicable rules and regulations. This latest incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Air India's safety record. In June, a Boeing Dreamliner crash killed 260 people, and India's aviation regulator has flagged multiple safety lapses at the airline. Furthermore, four Air India pilots have received warning notices from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for 'serious safety concerns' related to regulatory compliance and flight crew decision-making. Canada's transportation regulator has asked Air India to provide its findings and details of steps taken to prevent future occurrences by January 26. The incident has also highlighted the need for tightened rules on alcohol testing for crew members, with Transport Canada reportedly considering a proposal to permanently revoke a pilot's license after three positive tests."
