DGCA Tightens Breath Analyser Norms for Pilots, Repeat Offenders Face License Cancellation

• DGCA implements stricter breath analyser test requirements for pilots, effective February 9.
• Expatriate pilots (FATA) testing positive for alcohol will have their authorization cancelled permanently.
• Pilots testing positive three times before a flight will have their license cancelled.
• Confirmatory BA readings up to 0.009% BAC for the first time will lead to off-rostering and counselling.
• New rules include license suspension for second positive pre-flight BA test or a combination of positive and missed tests.