Ex-British Airways duo to lead Aurigny inquiry

The STSB said the findings of the inquiry were expected within weeks

A former chief pilot for British Airways (BA) and an ex-finance director for one of the airline's subsidiaries will lead the review into Aurigny's recent flight disruption.

Doug Brown and Mark Elliott work for aviation advisors PA Consulting, which was commissioned by the States Trading Supervisory Board (STSB) to carry out the review.

The inquiry, which is expected to cost £65,000, will focus on whether the airline's fleet can deliver reliable air links for the island after a series of recent problems.

The STSB, the airline's sole shareholder, said Mr Brown was a "subject matter expert in airline and flight operations" while Mr Elliott "has extensive experience in purchasing, financing and leasing aircraft".

Mr Brown spent more than 40 years at BA and was formerly chief pilot of its Boeing fleet, managing more than 1,800 pilots and 110 planes, the spokesperson said.

Mr Elliott also worked at BA and was chief financial officer of Kuwaiti budget airline Jazeera Airways.

The STSB published the terms for the review last month and it said the findings were expected within weeks.