The US Federal Aviation Administration (F) finalized rules requiring foreign aviation repair stations to implement drug and alcohol testing for employees handling safety-critical maintenance for US airlines, reports Reuters.
The regulation, effective by December 2027, impacts nearly 1,000 stations across 65 countries.
F administrator Mike Whitaker stated this rule ensures all safety-sensitive employees meet the same high standards, regardless of location.
While some countries, such as China, already enforce strict drug management policies, the testing requirements have raised concerns about compliance with local privacy and labour laws in nations including Germany, Japan, and Brazil.
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The regulation, effective by December 2027, impacts nearly 1,000 stations across 65 countries.
F administrator Mike Whitaker stated this rule ensures all safety-sensitive employees meet the same high standards, regardless of location.
While some countries, such as China, already enforce strict drug management policies, the testing requirements have raised concerns about compliance with local privacy and labour laws in nations including Germany, Japan, and Brazil.
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