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Avion Express Probes Report That Ex-Pilot Flew as Captain Without Required Qualifications

Eurowings says safety experts are reviewing the case after Aerotelegraph reported falsified documents.

Overview

  • Avion Express launched an internal review into whether a former employee operated flights as captain without the necessary credentials.
  • The airline confirmed the individual previously worked there and said it recently received unverified information about his professional experience.
  • Avion Express said it cannot provide specifics during the ongoing inquiry and emphasized that its hiring procedures follow aviation regulations.
  • Aerotelegraph reported the man had served only as co-pilot and allegedly falsified documents to fly as captain at least last summer.
  • Eurowings was identified as a wet-lease customer in the report, and a company spokesperson said the matter is under closer examination by safety experts.