unclear by how much. Char.gy chief executive Richard Stobart estimates Britain will need half a million on

“ Pilot integrity is at the heart of aviation safety and we will take all steps necessary to maintain that position.” A British Airways spokesperson said at “ no point ” was there any risk to customers or colleagues.“ The safety of our customers and crew is always our priority, and the fully qualified pilot was suspended and an investigation launched as soon as BACityflyer became aware of discrepancies in his employment record, ” the statement read....

A pilot managed to secure a job at British Airways after lying about his cockpit experience in a trick reminiscent of the Hollywood film Catch Me If You Can. Craig Butfoy embellished his flying hours and fabricated his CV in a bid to gain employment at two airlines in a fraud which lasted almost two years. The 49-year-old was jailed for a year at Snaresbrook Crown Court after he admitted four charges of fraud.... Butfoy was prosecuted by the Civil Aviation Authority after the scale of his decep

“ There have been occasions in the past when they have leaked stuff when ministers are on their way to brief the House of Commons about it.... “ It was entirely in keeping with the RHA and their agenda.” In a letter to Boris Johnson in June, Mr Burnett said “ the uncertainty of Brexit and future rights to live and work in the UK forced many drivers ” to return to their country of origin.... He requested temporary work visas for EU-based lorry drivers, though he also advocated recruiting and tr