UK Lifts Ban on Pakistani Airlines After Years of Safety Reforms LONDON/ISLAMABAD – In a significant development for Pakistan’s aviation sector, the United Kingdom has officially lifted its ban on Pakistani airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), allowing them to once again apply for permits to operate in British airspace. The announcement was made today […]
KARACHI – In a significant step towards the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), all four shortlisted investor groups will be granted detailed access to the airline’s business records ahead of the formal bidding process, according to official sources. Insiders revealed that comprehensive briefings will be held at PIA Headquarters in Karachi, where representatives of […]
These rankings are based on several key factors, including serious fleet age and size, rate of incidents, fatalities, IOSA certification, ICAO audit, pilot skill and training, and profitability Airlines continue to play a vital role in global connectivity and travel, with passenger safety remaining their foremost responsibility. However, concerns over air travel safety have resurfaced […]
According to the airline’s official report, the Airbus A320 fleet was the most affected, accounting for 85 percent of the total incidents in the last year. Among the airports, Lahore witnessed the highest number of bird strikes with 28 cases, followed by Islamabad with 18 and Karachi with 17. Multan reported 14 incidents, while Faisalabad […]
According to the official notification, a monthly budgetary increase of Rs300 million has been approved to accommodate the new pilot allowances. One of the key changes includes an increase in guaranteed flying hours from 50 to 73 hours per month. However, to qualify for the guaranteed flying allowance, pilots will now be required to complete […]
Industry officials have held meetings with senior members of the Trump administration, including the President, asking them to restore the tariff-free regime under the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement, under which the sector enjoyed a $75 billion annual trade surplus. Trump’s tariffs have ended its decades-old duty-free status. “Our government affairs team is hard at work […]
Chairing a meeting to review the ongoing process of privatization of PIA here, the prime minister stressed that transparency must be central to the procedure for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines. The prime minister emphasized the importance of roadshows and fully engaging investors in the privatization process, directing that to ensure transparency, the privatization […]
But President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs and a crackdown on government spending have upended that optimism. Tourists and companies have reduced spending amid rising economic uncertainty, forcing carriers to cut their first-quarter profit forecasts. With travel a discretionary item for many consumers and businesses, growing odds of weak economic growth and high inflation have clouded […]
According to sources, PM Shehbaz has tasked the Privatization Commission to accelerate the process. The government has also decided to improve PIA’s financial health before the privatization. Additionally, the government plans to reopen routes to the United States, with security audits set to be conducted in collaboration with the US Federal Aviation Authority. American experts […]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume direct flights to the United States after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to resolve longstanding financial issues, which is a major step toward restoring PIA’s operations to the U.S. The airline had suspended […]
