Laser blinds pilot, Malaysia Airlines flight flies in circle before Kolkata landing

A Malaysia Airlines flight experienced a delay approaching Kolkata airport due to a laser beam. The pilot's vision was momentarily affected, causing disorientation and a missed landing opportunity. The aircraft circled the sky before safely landing later that night. Airport authorities have filed a complaint with the p

JERTIH, Aug 8 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) supports the move by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)...

Malaysia Airlines mandates drug screenings for all pilots after one was arrested in Indonesia for smuggling narcotics. Learn about the enhanced safety meas

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on ⁠Friday it has ⁠ordered mandatory drug testing ⁠and will conduct stricter screening for all pilots across its airlines, following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot for alleged trafficking in Indonesia last month. The unidentified pilot, 39, was detained ‌on July 28 after auth

The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.

WestJet cabin crew union shares specifics of deal reached with airline after strike  Toronto Star

A Malaysia Airlines pilot is in serious trouble after allegedly trying to smuggle drugs and flying under the influence.

"This means he likely used drugs while flying to Indonesia."

August 04, 2026 5:35 PM ET Records detailing possible connections between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and a heroin trafficking network in the U.S. remain sealed more than a year after a federal judge ordered their release, even as Tinubu seeks a meeting with President Donald Trump.An April 2025 opinion ordered the F

CCTV footage captures the moment Indonesian customs officers uncovered a suspected massive drug haul hidden in a uniformed pilot's suitcase at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Jakarta

The group, which included ten foreigners, were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network that injected narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods and later sold them to customers.