Overview
- The Lithuanian wet-lease airline says it is investigating after receiving unverified information about the pilot’s experience.
- Industry portal Aerotelegraph reported the man previously served as a co-pilot and allegedly falsified documents to fly as captain, reportedly at least last summer.
- Avion Express states its hiring procedures comply with all aviation regulations and that safety remains its top priority.
- The company primarily operates Airbus A320-family aircraft and supplies aircraft with crew to other airlines under wet-lease arrangements.
- Eurowings, cited as a customer, says its safety specialists are reviewing the matter and no further details are available yet.