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Pilot allegedly flew 900 flights without valid license: "Like a movie script"

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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