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Avion Express Probes Reports That Pilot Forged Credentials to Fly as Captain

The Lithuanian wet-lease carrier says it is verifying the pilot's qualifications.

Overview

  • European reports allege a pilot used forged certificates and flew passenger jets across Europe for months.
  • Avion Express said it recently learned of unverified information about the pilot’s experience and launched an internal investigation.
  • The pilot was reportedly certified only as a co-pilot but is said to have served as a captain on Avion Express flights.
  • A Eurowings spokesperson said the case falls under Avion Express’s responsibility and that they are waiting for clarification.
  • It remains unclear which routes or partner airlines were affected as Avion Express provides aircraft and crews to other carriers, including LOT, easyJet and SunExpress.