Peach Aviation, a Japanese low-cost carrier, has been issued a formal warning by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism after one of its pilots violated aviation safety protocols. The captain of the airline consumed one liter of beer during a flight layover in Singapore in January and failed to undergo a mandatory alcohol test before operating the flight.
The violation occurred during the 12-hour “no-drinking period” required for pilots before starting their flight duties, according to a report from The Straits Times. As a result, the Ministry has instructed the airline to submit a report by March 7 detailing the measures it will take to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident took place on January 6, when the captain consumed two cans of beer between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. local time, within the restricted time frame before his scheduled flight. While investigations confirmed the captain was not under the influence of alcohol during the flight on January 7, he and his co-pilot both failed to complete the required pre-flight alcohol tests.
Further investigation revealed that the captain had provided false information when questioned by Peach Aviation. The situation came to light after an official responsible for alcohol testing noted that the pre-flight tests had not been conducted, prompting the airline to launch an internal inquiry.
Peach Aviation has acknowledged the seriousness of the incident and has pledged to improve safety protocols. The airline has committed to revising its alcohol-testing procedures and strengthening regulations to regain passenger trust and ensure the safety of its flights moving forward
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