EU's air safety agency suspends Pakistan airliners PIA and Vision Air International from flying to Europe for six months over safety concerns
4 years, 8 months ago

EU's air safety agency suspends Pakistan airliners PIA and Vision Air International from flying to Europe for six months over safety concerns

Firstpost  

The EASA took the decision due to concerns about Pakistan’s ability to ensure compliance with international aviation standards at all times, reports said. The European Union Air Safety Agency has suspended two Pakistani airliners from flying to the bloc for six months, reports said. Reuters said that the EASA took the decision due to concerns about the country’s ability to ensure compliance with international aviation standards at all times. The EU ban came after Pakistan aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan in a major embarrassment to his nation told the media last week that nearly a third of the PIA pilots had fake licenses.

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PIA resumes operations in Europe after four-year suspension
2 months, 1 week ago

PIA resumes operations in Europe after four-year suspension

The Hindu  

Pakistan's national flag carrier resumed its operations in Europe on Friday with the maiden flight to Paris, ending a more than four-year ban by the European Union's aviation agency over safety standards. Pakistan International Airlines' authorisation to operate in Europe was suspended in June 2020 over concerns about the ability of Pakistani authorities and its Civil Aviation Authority to ensure …

Pakistan’s state-run airline resumes flights to Europe as EU lifts 4-year ban over safety issues
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s state-run airline resumes flights to Europe as EU lifts 4-year ban over safety issues

Firstpost  

Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in a speech that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency had imposed the ban on PIA’s operations in Europe because of an “irresponsible statement” by a former aviation minister Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane sits on tarmac, as seen through a plane window, at the Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan. Reuters State-run Pakistan International Airlines …

State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumes direct flights to Europe after EU lifts ban
2 months, 1 week ago

State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumes direct flights to Europe after EU lifts ban

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct flights to Europe on Friday following a decision by the European Union’s aviation safety agency to lift a four-year ban over safety standards, officials said. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif inaugurated the twice-a-week flights to Paris and vowed that PIA will expand its operations to other European countries soon. Asif said in …

Pakistan’s state-run airline to resume flights to Europe in January after EU agency lifted ban
3 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s state-run airline to resume flights to Europe in January after EU agency lifted ban

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s state-run airline is preparing to resume direct flights to European countries early next month, officials said Thursday, days after the European Union’s aviation safety agency lifted a ban on Pakistan International Airlines flying to Europe over compliance with its safety standards. The ban on PIA by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency had been in place since …

Pakistan’s national airline plans to resume Europe flights after regulator lifts ban
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s national airline plans to resume Europe flights after regulator lifts ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pakistan International Airlines announced plans to resume journeys to Europe on Friday after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency lifted …

PIA aims to resume European flights within weeks after EASA lifts ban
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PIA aims to resume European flights within weeks after EASA lifts ban

Firstpost  

EASA and UK authorities suspended permission for PIA to operate in the region after Pakistan began investigating the validity of pilots’ licenses following a deadly plane crash that killed 97 people Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane sits on tarmac, as seen through a plane window, at the Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan. Reuters Pakistan International Airlines said on Sunday it …

EU to continue its ban on Pakistan International Airlines, refuses to lift restrictions following air safety assessment
9 months, 2 weeks ago

EU to continue its ban on Pakistan International Airlines, refuses to lift restrictions following air safety assessment

Op India  

The European Union has upheld its decision to maintain the ban on Pakistani air carriers, including Pakistan International Airlines, as reported by ARY News. This verdict follows an extensive assessment conducted by the EU Air Safety Committee, featuring an on-site evaluation of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and sample assessments of Pakistani carriers Fly Jinnah and Airblue Ltd. These included …

Pakistan International Airlines accounts frozen amid safety review by EU
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan International Airlines accounts frozen amid safety review by EU

Firstpost  

Pakistan State Oil issued a threat to stop oil supply to the airline unless outstanding dues were settled by Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue froze the accounts of Pakistan International Airlines on Wednesday, coinciding with the presence of a team from the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency in Pakistan. Additionally, Pakistan State Oil issued a threat to stop oil …

Pakistan flag carrier applying to resume Europe flights: Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan flag carrier applying to resume Europe flights: Minister

Al Jazeera  

Aviation minister says PIA application follows the International Civil Aviation Organization clearing the airline in a safety audit. Karachi, Pakistan – Pakistan International Airlines, the national flag carrier of the South Asian country, expects to restart European flight operations, suspended in 2020 over safety concerns, by March, the country’s aviation minister says. Speaking at a press conference in the Pakistani …

Pakistan's PIA suspends flights to Kabul citing 'unprofessional attitude' of Taliban authorities
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan's PIA suspends flights to Kabul citing 'unprofessional attitude' of Taliban authorities

Firstpost  

PIA had resumed special flights to the country after the Taliban seized power in mid-August, and was a lifeline for many Afghans trying to flee the new regime and economic crisis. Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines said on Thursday it had suspended flights to Kabul over the “unprofessional attitude” of Taliban authorities. “Our flights frequently faced undue delays because of the …

Pakistani airline suspends Afghanistan flights due to Taliban ‘heavy-handedness’
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistani airline suspends Afghanistan flights due to Taliban ‘heavy-handedness’

CNN  

Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan International Airlines announced Thursday that it was suspending flights to Afghanistan due to what it described as unworkable conditions imposed by the Taliban. The airline said conditions had worsened since the Taliban formed a new Afghan government last month and that “PIA and its staff position in Kabul were dealt with very heavy-handedly by the …

Pakistan airline suspends Afghan operations citing Taliban interference
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan airline suspends Afghan operations citing Taliban interference

India Today  

Pakistan International Airlines suspended flights to the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Thursday after what it called heavy handed interference by Taliban authorities, including arbitrary rule changes and intimidation of staff. Flights between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been severely limited since Kabul airport was reopened last month in the wake of the chaotic evacuation of more than 100,000 Westerners and vulnerable …

EU refuses to lift ban on Pakistani flights over safety, license concerns
4 years, 3 months ago

EU refuses to lift ban on Pakistani flights over safety, license concerns

Live Mint  

The European Commission has decided to retain the ban on Pakistan's national carrier PIA's operations in its member countries, saying it is dissatisfied over the steps taken by the country's civil aviation authority to address licensing and safety concerns, a media report said on Friday. The EU said that the ASC deliberations confirmed a continued concern over the measures taken …

PIA Refrains From Filing Appeal Against EU Aviation Safety Agency for Suspension of Flights
4 years, 6 months ago

PIA Refrains From Filing Appeal Against EU Aviation Safety Agency for Suspension of Flights

News 18  

Pakistan International Airlines has decided not to lodge an appeal against the European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspension of the flag carrier’s flights to and from the EU member states as the two-month deadline for filing the appeal expired on August 30. The decision was taken ahead of a scheduled visit to Pakistan of the International Air Transport Association’s Operational …

Pakistan International banned from flying to Europe for six months
4 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan International banned from flying to Europe for six months

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The European Union Air Safety Agency has withdrawn “third country operator” authorisation from Pakistan International Airlines for six months from …

PIA to File Appeal With EU Aviation Safety Agency for the 6-Month Flight Ban on its Operations
4 years, 6 months ago

PIA to File Appeal With EU Aviation Safety Agency for the 6-Month Flight Ban on its Operations

News 18  

Pakistan International Airlines is likely to file an appeal with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Thursday against the suspension of its flight operations to and from EU member countries for six months, according to a media report on Monday. The EU’s decision to suspend PIA flight operations was enforced on July 1 in the wake of a major …

Pak Aviation Ministry Rules Out PIA Privatisation, Underlines Reforms Amid License Fraud
4 years, 7 months ago

Pak Aviation Ministry Rules Out PIA Privatisation, Underlines Reforms Amid License Fraud

News 18  

Pakistan International Airlines was not on the privatisation list, the country's Aviation Minister told the Senate. Winding up a discussion on a calling-attention notice on the suspension of PIA flights in European Union countries, Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan told the Senate on Friday that the restructuring of the flag carrier was on the cards, reports Dawn news. "We will …

Deathblow for Pakistan International Airlines, the national flag carrier of Pakistan
4 years, 8 months ago

Deathblow for Pakistan International Airlines, the national flag carrier of Pakistan

Live Mint  

Pakistan International Airlines has suffered a devastating blow that will be difficult to recover from any time sooner. On July 1, the European Air Safety Agency issued a six-month ban on all PIA flights to Europe. The question is if PIA goes for sale who will be willing to foot an outstanding loan bill of ₹425 billion which the corporation …

Airline banned from UK after pilots found to have fraudulent licences
4 years, 8 months ago

Airline banned from UK after pilots found to have fraudulent licences

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An investigation following the Karachi air disaster in May, in which all passengers and crew lost their lives, revealed that …

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot certification
4 years, 8 months ago

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot certification

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: The U.S. Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines to conduct charter flights to the United States, citing Federal Aviation Administration concerns over Pakistani pilot certifications. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspended PIA’s authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier’s operations. The airline was planning …

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot concerns
4 years, 8 months ago

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot concerns

Live Mint  

The US Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines to conduct charter flights to the United States, citing Federal Aviation Administration concerns over Pakistani pilot certifications. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency suspended PIA's authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier's operations. "It is a setback for …

US bans PIA flights for 6 months due to fake licence controversy
4 years, 8 months ago

US bans PIA flights for 6 months due to fake licence controversy

Op India  

Following the shocking revelation by Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan that 30% of pilots have fake licences, the national carrier of Pakistan PIA faced a crackdown in the UK, Malaysia, EU, and the United Arab Emirates. Crackdown on PIA by other countries Amidst the controversy surrounding fake licences of the Pakistani pilots, several countries have imposed strict restrictions on the …

Several countries stop PIA flights after reports of fake Pakistani pilots
4 years, 8 months ago

Several countries stop PIA flights after reports of fake Pakistani pilots

Op India  

Amidst the controversy surrounding fake licences of the Pakistani pilots, several countries have imposed strict restrictions on the operations of Pakistan International Airlines. Meanwhile, CAAM informed that it was authenticating the licences of Pakistani pilots with the help of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. “We would like to request your good offices to verify the licensing credentials of the attached pilots’ …

EU safety agency suspends Pakistani airlines’ European authorisation for six months
4 years, 8 months ago

EU safety agency suspends Pakistani airlines’ European authorisation for six months

Live Mint  

The European Union Air Safety Agency has suspended Pakistan International Airlines' authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months, the airline said on Tuesday, a blow to the carrier's operations. The suspension follows Pakistan's grounding of 262 of the country's 860 pilots, including 141 of PIA's 434, whose licences the aviation minister termed "dubious". "EASA has temporarily suspended PIA's …

Pakistan International Airlines suspended from flying to Europe for 6 months
4 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan International Airlines suspended from flying to Europe for 6 months

India TV News  

European Union Air Safety Agency has suspended Pakistan International Airlines to fly to Europe for 6 months, from July 1. The move follows the grounding of 262 pilots whose licences Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan termed “dubious”. “EASA has temporarily suspended PIA's authorisation to operate to the EU member states for a period of 6 months effective July 1, 2020, …

Pakistan International Airlines flights suspended to operate in Europe
4 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan International Airlines flights suspended to operate in Europe

Op India  

The Pakistan International Airlines spokesperson said on Tuesday that the European Union safety agency has suspended the airlines from operating in Europe for the next six months effective from July 1, 2020. European Union Air Safety Agency has suspended Pakistan International Airlines to fly to Europe for 6 months, from July 1st: Pakistan Media — ANI June 30, 2020 “EASA …

Pakistan’s national airline moves to assuage concern over pilots’ licences
4 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan’s national airline moves to assuage concern over pilots’ licences

Live Mint  

Pakistan's national airline has written to foreign missions and global regulatory and safety bodies, assuring them it has grounded all 141 pilots suspected of obtaining licences through unfair means, the carrier's spokesman said on Saturday. The move looks to assuage concerns after Pakistan's Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Friday the government had asked various commercial airlines, flying clubs …

Pakistan airline suspends 150 pilots over alleged licence fraud
4 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan airline suspends 150 pilots over alleged licence fraud

Al Jazeera  

Aviation minister says more than 30 percent of country’s commercial pilots committed fraud to obtain licences. “Out of our 434 pilots, 150 will be grounded as of today,” PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan told Al Jazeera by telephone from Karachi, where the crash took place on May 22. than any commercial interest — PIA June 24, 2020 On Wednesday, Pakistani aviation …

Pakistan resumes international flight operations with guidelines
4 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan resumes international flight operations with guidelines

India TV News  

Pakistan has resumed its international flight operations after the government eased some of the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to a notification issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. "As per decision of the Federal Government, the outbound international flights operation has been allowed with effect from 11.59 p.m., tonight," The Express Tribunes quoted spokesperson …

Pakistan airline denies passengers forced to stand
8 years ago

Pakistan airline denies passengers forced to stand

Daily Mail  

A Pakistani airline is currently investigating accusations that it booked seven extra passengers onto a flight last month. Pakistan International Airlines, the national carrier, has however denied reports that the passengers were forced to stand in the aisles for the three-hour journey from Pakistan's Karachi to Medina, Saudi Arabia. Pakistan International Airlines is currently investigating accusations that it booked seven …

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