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Jet repair report not meant for public consumption, Aer Lingus safety chief tells WRC
Summary
In a WRC hearing, Aer Lingus safety chief Conor Nolan explained that an engine repair report posted online by whistleblower pilot Tom O'Riordan was not intended for public consumption. Nolan said the report, dated 24 October 2023, detailed repairs to the number 1 engine of an Airbus A320 (EI‑DEN) after a fume leak on 5 June 2023. O'Riordan, who had 13,000 hours on heavy jets, was dismissed in September 2024 and claimed he was poisoned by toxic fumes. He alleged Aer Lingus had "whitewashed" safety issues and that the report's publication damaged the airline's reputation. Nolan maintained the document was highly technical and could be misconstrued by the public. The case was adjourned to January 2026. The hearing focused on the report's content, O'Riordan's claims, and the airline's defence of its safety procedures.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jet repair report not meant for public consumption, Aer Lingus safety chief tells WRC. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- September 2024 Incident
- 5 June Incident
- 24 October 2023 Incident
- January 2026 Adjournment
- 4 June Other
- 2025-10-03 Publication
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