EVA pilot suspended for striking first officerStaff writer, with CNAEVA Airways on Saturday said that it had suspended a pilot and opened an investigation after he allegedly lost his temper and punched the first officer several times as their plane was taxiing before takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport. After alerting the pilot several times without response, the first officer manually applied the brakes in accordance with standard operating procedure. Aircraft operated by EVA Airways Corp are pictured at Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport) in an undated photograph. Photo: Taipei TimesThe pilot responded by punching the first officer at least four times, the report said, leaving him with swelling and bruising on the back of one hand. Once the investigation is completed, the pilot, who is currently on flight suspension, would be referred to the airline’s disciplinary review board for further review, EVA Air said.

Source: Taipei Times January 04, 2026 17:14 UTC