Air India sacks pilot following failed drug test amid AAIB investigation

Air India has dismissed a pilot who failed a drug test while an AAIB investigation into a flight incident continues.

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Air India has sacked a pilot who failed a drug test. ^[1] The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) stated that its investigation into the technical and other aspects of the accident remains underway. ^[2] The incident involved a flight between Phuket and Delhi. ^[3] Businesses are introducing Sanuki udon, a specialty from western Japan, to more people in Thailand. ^[4] Sushi and ramen have established themselves as popular choices in the Thai restaurant scene. ^[5] Thailand is home to thousands of Japanese restaurants serving locals and expatriates alike. ^[6] The pilot was dismissed specifically due to failing a drug test. ^[7] A new wave of shop openings is following the success of sushi and ramen in Thailand. ^[8]

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Air India has sacked a pilot who failed a drug test. · Deccan Herald

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) stated that its investigation into the technical and other aspects of the accident remains underway. · Deccan Herald

The incident involved a flight between Phuket and Delhi. · Deccan Herald

Businesses are introducing Sanuki udon, a specialty from western Japan, to more people in Thailand. · Nikkei Asia

Sushi and ramen have established themselves as popular choices in the Thai restaurant scene. · Nikkei Asia

Thailand is home to thousands of Japanese restaurants serving locals and expatriates alike. · Nikkei Asia

The pilot was dismissed specifically due to failing a drug test. · Deccan Herald

A new wave of shop openings is following the success of sushi and ramen in Thailand. · Nikkei Asia

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