SINGAPORE: Pilots leaving from Changi and Seletar airports will be subjected to random alcohol tests from Sunday , the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore announced on Thursday.
Pilots found to exceed an alcohol limit of 0.02 grams per 210 litres of breath will not be permitted to fly, CAAS said."This limit has been determined based on international best practices. It is equivalent to a ‘zero tolerance’ standard, with a small allowance for the potential presence of alcohol in the breath due to other factors such as medication or mouthwash," said CAAS.
From May 1, they will also be required to implement an Airline Alcohol Management Programme to proactively identify, manage and rehabilitate pilots with problematic use of alcohol.Director-General of CAAS Kevin Shum said: "CAAS and the aviation community take a serious view of pilots operating aircraft under the influence of alcohol.
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