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Air India CEO meets MoCA, DGCA amid Phuket flight turbulence probe
Published 11 August 2026 ยท india
Air India's departing CEO recently conferred with government representatives about a serious turbulence event that led to injuries and hospitalizations of those on board. The
Air India's departing CEO recently conferred with government representatives about a serious turbulence event that led to injuries and hospitalizations of those on board. The investigation is focused on potential mechanical failures and pilot behavior. Interestingly, the pilot's initial test for psychoactive substances did not return negative. Further steps will depend on the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and confirmation tests.
Published: August 11, 2026 โข 5:28 PM IST ยท Updated: August 11, 2026 โข 6:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Air India's departing CEO recently conferred with government representatives about a serious turbulence event that led to injuries and hospitalizations of those on board.
The investigation is focused on potential mechanical failures and pilot behavior.
Interestingly, the pilot's initial test for psychoactive substances did not return negative.
Further steps will depend on the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and confirmation tests.