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Condom found in aircraft cockpit as Hong Kong flying squad captain accused of carelessness

Writer: AfriHKa AfriHKa

A recent report revealed that Bombardier Aerospace found a box of condoms in the pilot's seat of a Government Flight Service Challenger 605 aircraft.

The incident happened on the evening of the 20th last month when a male and a female crew member finished training and left the plane. When other personnel boarded the plane for routine checks, they discovered something unexpected.


In response to the incident, the Government Flying Service stated that after learning of the situation, it has called a meeting with relevant personnel, and the director personally inquired about the incident. After careful investigation, no evidence of any inappropriate or compromised safety was found.

It was determined that the incident was caused by the pilot's gross negligence in handling personal belongings.


However, considering the possible misunderstandings and the impact on professional reputation, the department has taken follow-up measures, including issuing verbal warnings and reprimand letters to the crew involved.


The Government Flying Service received the complaint on the 20th of last month. According to reports, a male training captain and a female first officer are training on the Challenger 605 aircraft. After completing their training, the pair left the plane, where a technician found a box of condoms in the pilot's seat during a routine check.


In response to inquiries, the Government Flying Service said it had received no formal complaints about the incident. However, the service maintains very high standards for the personal conduct and professionalism of its crew. After the management learned of the incident, it immediately arranged a meeting with relevant personnel, and Director Hu Weixiong personally asked about the details of the incident.


After careful investigation, it was concluded that there was no evidence of any illegal, improper or compromised safety. The Government Flying Service explained that the incident was caused by the pilot's gross negligence in handling personal belongings. Considering possible misunderstandings and the impact on professional reputation, the department has initiated follow-up procedures and issued verbal warnings and reprimand letters to the crew involved.


We have sternly reminded this crew member of his personal conduct and professionalism so as not to tarnish the department's reputation.


The GFS further stated that an internal bulletin has been issued to all flight personnel reminding them to exercise caution when checking all personal items and equipment carried on board to ensure it is relevant to their flying duties. By emphasizing this reminder, the service aims to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and safety within the department.



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香港飞行队队长被指粗心 飞机驾驶舱发现安全套


最近的一份报告显示,庞巴迪宇航公司在政府飞行服务挑战者 605 飞机的飞行员座位上发现了一盒避孕套。 事件发生在上个月20日晚,当时一名男性和一名女性机组人员完成训练后离开了飞机。 当其他人员登上飞机进行例行检查时,却发现了意想不到的情况。


针对事件,政府飞行服务队表示,得悉情况后,已召集相关人员开会,并由处长亲自询问事件情况。 经过仔细调查,没有发现任何不当或安全隐患的证据。 经认定,该事件是由于飞行员在处理个人物品时的重大疏忽造成的。 但考虑到可能产生的误会及对专业声誉的影响,部门已采取跟进措施,包括向涉事船员发出口头警告及谴责信。


政府飞行服务队于上月20日接获投诉。 据报道,一名男性训练机长和一名女性副驾驶正在挑战者605飞机上进行训练。 完成训练后,两人离开飞机,技术人员在例行检查时在飞行员座位上发现了一盒避孕套。


政府飞行服务队在回应询问时表示,尚未收到有关该事件的正式投诉。 然而,该服务对其机组人员的个人行为和专业精神保持着非常高的标准。 管理层得知此事后,立即安排相关人员会见,并由胡伟雄总监亲自询问事件详情。 经仔细调查,结论是不存在任何违法、不当或危害安全的证据。


政府飞行服务队解释,事件是机师在处理个人物品时严重疏忽所致。 考虑到可能产生的误会以及对职业声誉的影响,该部门已启动跟进程序,并向涉事船员发出口头警告和谴责信。 我们已严厉提醒该船员注意个人操守和专业精神,以免玷污部门声誉。


政府飞行服务队进一步表示,已向所有飞行人员发出内部公告,提醒他们在检查机上携带的所有个人物品和设备时要小心谨慎,以确保其与其飞行职责相关。 通过强调这一提醒,该服务旨在维护部门内最高的专业精神和安全标准。

 
 

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