CAAC confirms 192 pilots with false records before 2008

China's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAC) has confirmed that in April 2008 they discovered false flight records of a commercial pilot. The pilot was suspended and a large scale investigation was launched discovering 191 more pilots

who started to work as commercial pilots without necessary flight hours and qualifications. All 192 pilot certificates were cancelled, the pilots were severely reprimanded but were permitted to re-apply for pilot certificates after undergoing additional training under strict supervision to achieve the necessary qualifications. All falsified records go back to before 2008.

In the meantime the CAAC improved supervision and procedures. A large scale inspection of the entire commercial aviation system is about to be launched, six teams have been formed to monitor various areas of the system.