Overview
- Reports from AeroTelegraph and other outlets allege a co-pilot used forged certificates to serve as captain on Avion Express flights carrying passengers across Europe.
- Avion Express confirmed the individual’s employment, said its hiring follows aviation rules, and stated that safety and compliance are its top priorities.
- Eurowings said the case is Avion Express’s responsibility and it is awaiting clarification, with additional reviews by its safety experts reported.
- Coverage says the man previously flew only as a first officer for Garuda Indonesia, and his identity and the exact time period remain undisclosed.
- The scope of flights and any regulatory or legal actions have not been detailed, highlighting oversight questions tied to Avion Express’s wet-lease operations for multiple airlines.