China's aviation regulator is seeking "whistleblowers" from the industry's frontline workers to plug any safety loopholes, part of the government's efforts to ensure safety after two recent major accidents including the deadly China Eastern crash.
In a document issued on May 19, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) urged frontline workers and grass root management officials, who are usually the first to spot weak links, to report their findings to airlines to prevent any safety hazards.
