Pilot allegedly flew 900 flights without valid license: "Like a movie script"
Summary
A Canadian pilot is charged with flying more than 900 flights as a captain without having the proper license. Air Canada said the pilot was removed after the mistake was found, and police are investigating how he deceived the airline and authorities.Key Facts
- Geoffrey Wall, a Canadian pilot, allegedly flew as a captain for Air Canada from 2009 to 2025 without the required license.
- He flew over 900 domestic and international flights without a valid airline transport pilot license.
- Wall was promoted to captain without having the correct license and used fake licensing documents.
- Air Canada removed the pilot from duty and reported the issue to Transport Canada, Canada’s aviation regulator.
- Police opened a criminal investigation called Project Icarus after Transport Canada reviewed the case.
- Transport Canada fined Wall for not having the proper license to captain aircraft.
- Wall earned about 2.9 million Canadian dollars during his time as a pilot.
- Canadian officials said that safety was not compromised because pilots undergo regular training and checks.
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