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Malaysia Airlines Mandates Pilot Drug Tests | Toronto News
Malaysia Airlines’ parent company is cracking down hard after a pilot was arrested in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle 70,000 ecstasy pills—testing positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine. In response, the airline is now mandating drug screenings for all 1,260 pilots, with results due by August 15th, far stricter than industry norms. The detained pilot, who wasn’t flying but was on board as an observer, faces possible death penalty if convicted. The airline insists safety and fitness are non-negotiable, and any pilot failing the test won’t fly until cleared—zero tolerance for risk. Listen in…
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