Overview
- Avion Express says it launched an internal investigation after receiving non-verified information about a former pilot’s professional background.
- aeroTELEGRAPH first reported allegations that the man falsified documents to be rostered as captain despite previously serving only as a co-pilot.
- Reports indicate he operated passenger flights for several months on Avion Express wet-lease services across Europe.
- Eurowings confirms it has begun internal checks to determine whether any of its flights were affected, with no further details available.
- The company states its hiring procedures comply with aviation rules, regulators have not announced findings, and no related safety incidents have been reported.