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Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot reporting for duty under influence of alcohol: Report

Transport Canada called the incident a serious violation of Canadian Aviation Regulations and has requested Air India submit corrective measures by January 26.

  • Transport Canada has requested Air India to investigate after the RCMP alleged Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty under the influence on Flight AI186 at Vancouver International Airport on December 23, 2025.
  • Two on‑site breathalyser tests confirmed intoxication at Vancouver International Airport, and Transport Canada says the case breaches Canadian Aviation Regulations 602.02, 602.03, and Air India's Foreign Air Operator Certificate.
  • Air India must respond by January 26, 2026, submitting findings and corrective steps; Transport Canada added, `It is likely that enforcement action will be pursued by the RCMP, and by TCCA`.
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Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot reporting for duty under influence of alcohol, source says

Canada's transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyzer tests, a person familiar with the matter said.

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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