As per details, the planes—a Boeing 777 and an Airbus A320—are being prepared for integration into active flight operations ahead of Europe flights. According to PIA sources, the Boeing 777 is designated for European routes and Hajj operations. The aircraft had been grounded for over a year, but its two engines are set to arrive […]
As per details, the PIA privatization issue was discussed in the National Assembly. Former commerce minister Naveed Qamar raised concerns about the privatization efforts, recalling a previous unsuccessful attempt during today’s NA session. “What timeline has been set for this initiative?” he inquired, adding that the privatization process needs to be carefully planned. In response, […]
According to sources, the IMF has reportedly agreed to the elimination of sales tax on aircraft purchase or lease for buyers and the settlement of equity losses for PIA privatization. With the ‘approval’ of the IMF, the intended buyers will be granted sales tax exemptions for purchasing or leasing aircraft for all routes. The removal […]
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 […]
According to PIA spokesperson Abdul Hafeez Khan, flights from Karachi to Turbat will resume on December 16, and in this context, the flight schedule has also been updated. The PIA will operate two weekly flights (Monday and Wednesday) to facilitate the passengers on the route. The PIA spokesperson further said that the Turbat and Gwadar […]
PIA’s authorization to operate in the EU was suspended in June 2020 over concerns about the ability of Pakistani authorities and its Civil Aviation Authority to ensure compliance with international aviation standards. “We have got approval for the first flight’s schedule we had filed,” PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan said, adding that the airline would […]
Qureshi’s request comes after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted its ban on PIA flights to Europe. The EASA ban was imposed in 2020 due to concerns over pilot certifications and safety standards. However, after conducting audits and reviewing PIA’s safety protocols, the EASA has deemed the airline safe to operate in European […]
SC constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din heard the plea. In his arguments before the SC constitutional bench, the additional attorney general of Pakistan said the appointment of new professionals in PIA was halted due to the privatization process. After a lower bid, the government is planning a second attempt for the privatization of PIA […]
According to sources, the meeting is likely to discuss the extension of the tenure of the current PIA CEO, Aamir Hayat. Hayat’s tenure is set to expire soon, and the board may decide to grant him an extension. If an extension is not granted, the board may appoint an acting CEO from among the senior […]
According to sources within the Privatization Commission, the national flag carrier has been severely impacted by the restrictions. The ban on PIA flights to European destinations has resulted in a significant loss of revenue, with the airline’s financial woes exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Civil Aviation Authority has also suffered a loss of around […]
