Indian Aviation Regulator Urged to Increase Pilot Drug Testing to 25%
India's Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has recommended to DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav that drug testing for pilots be increased from 10% to 25% to enhance aviation safety.
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India's Aviation Watchdog Appoints New Chief Amid Safety Concerns
Vir Vikram Yadav has taken charge as the new chief of India's aviation watchdog, at a time when the regulator is under intense scrutiny over safety oversight and operational disruptions following a year of crashes.
Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new DGCA chief, Chanchal Kumar named I&B ministry secretary in major shuffle
The DGCA has faced heightened scrutiny in recent months over operational disruptions and safety concerns, most recently IndiGo’s disruptions in December 2025.
Vir Vikram Yadav Appointed New DGCA Chief Amid Challenges in India's Aviation Sector
Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the new Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India, taking over amid significant challenges in the sector, including past crashes and rising costs, while Faiz Ahmed Kidwai moves to the Department of Personnel and Training.