From March 31, pilots flying out of Changi and Seletar airports will be subjected to random alcohol testing.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has announced stiffer rules to rein in pilots who drink and fly.
Stressing a zero tolerance policy towards alcohol consumption, the authority said that the alcohol abstinence standard will be 0.02 grams per 210 litres of breath.In addition, pilots found to be operating under the influence of alcohol may be subject to criminal penalties, of up to $50,000 and imprisonment of up to 2 years for the first offence, and up to $100,000 and up to five years fail for repeat offenders.
CAAS said on Thursday that Singapore carriers will also be required to strengthen their alcohol abstention policies. The programme must include components such as a comprehensive peer and self-reporting system, as well as an alcohol rehabilitation programme for pilots.
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