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Something else to worry about
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Something else to worry about
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22487205

Quote:Police said he operated Airbus A320 aircraft for eight months after forging his licence and medical certificates and had flown passengers into Gatwick Airport on eight occasions.

Officers believe Fay has left the UK and may be seeking work as a pilot or flying instructor.

'Clever and resourceful'
The force is working with the Civil Aviation Authority and overseas law enforcers to bring him back to serve his sentence.

Det Con Chris Thorne, of Hampshire Constabulary, said: "Michael Fay is a clever and resourceful man who clearly shows no concern for public safety if he's willing to work without the correct licences and medical certification.

"He targeted Libyan aviation at a time when the country's political and economic standing was vulnerable and volatile.

"Had it not been for the quick thinking of a genuine pilot on the internet forum, Fay may have continued to put the public at risk in this manner unnoticed."

Afriqiyah Airways said it believed Fay had been employed through a third-party broker that had recommended him has a contractor.

It said all flight deck crews had since been assessed for competence in the UK, Germany and other EU states.

An airline spokesman said: "As a major national carrier, we place great emphasis on the safety and integrity of our crews and aircraft, and we will treat the investigation of this matter with the utmost seriousness it deserves."



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