Pilots subjected to random alcohol tests: CAAS

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Starting from 31 Mar, pilots leaving the Changi and Seletar airports will be subjected to random alcohol tests, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced on 28 Dec.

This move came about after Singapore Airlines (SIA) was forced to cancel a flight from Melbourne to Wellington after the pilot failed the alcohol test. It is also part of the efforts by CAAS to tighten rules on alcohol abstention for pilots.

“CAAS has a zero-tolerance policy towards alcohol consumption,” the authority said in a press release. If pilots are found to exceed the alcohol limit of 0.02 grams per 210 litres of breath, they will not be allowed to fly, CAAS added.

Pilots who are found to be operating under the influence of alcohol may be fined up to S$50,000 and jailed up to two years for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders may be fined up to S$100,000 and jailed up to five years.

Other Singapore air operators will also be required to strengthen their alcohol abstention policies.

Currently, SIA group and Jetstar Asia demands pilots to abstain from alcohol 10 hours before a flight. They will also be required to implement an Airline Alcohol Management Programme to help pilots who are having problems with alcohol proactively.

CAAS also urged foreign airlines to implement such a programme.

Like that then correct what. If car drivers got random spot checks along the roads, pilots should also get random spot checks before a flight. Like that we will feel safe when taking air flights ma. No need worry about drink-flying.


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