US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot concerns
4 years, 5 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," the PIA's spokesman, Abdullah H. Khan told Reuters in an email. The airline was planning to expand the current special flights arrangements to re-initiate a regular schedule from Pakistan to the United States to provide direct flights, he said.

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Pakistan’s state-run airline to resume flights to Europe in January after EU agency lifted ban
2 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Pakistan International Airlines accounts frozen amid safety review by EU
1 year 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's national carrier PIA on verge of shutdown as over 500 flights cancelled in 11 days
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan's national carrier PIA on verge of shutdown as over 500 flights cancelled in 11 days

India TV News  

The cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines is reportedly on the verge of a shutdown as it cancelled more than 500 flights were cancelled in the last 11 days due to unavailability of fuel, according to a spokesperson of the country's national carrier. PIA gets nod for loan However, in a much-needed relief, the cash-strapped airline might receive a fresh loan of …

Pakistan's national airline is on the verge of a shutdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan's national airline is on the verge of a shutdown

Firstpost  

In the last 10 day, Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled more than 300 flights due to unviability of fuel and financial crisis Poverty has struck Pakistan immensely and now the cash-strapped country’s national carrier - Pakistan International Airlines - is on the verge of a shutdown. In the last 10 days, PIA has cancelled more than 300 flights due to …

Pakistan: PIA cancels over 300 flights in 10 days due to fuel crisis
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan: PIA cancels over 300 flights in 10 days due to fuel crisis

Live Mint  

Pakistan's fuel and financial crisis has severely hit the business of one of its airlines. According to a report by DAWN News, Pakistan International Airlines is on the verge of a shutdown as cancelled 300 flights in the past 10 days due to fund issues. A spokesperson of Pakistan International Airlines told DAWN News that the management is trying to …

Pakistan hits new low: Toronto-bound flight barred from Russian airspace over unpaid dues
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan hits new low: Toronto-bound flight barred from Russian airspace over unpaid dues

India TV News  

Highlights A Toronto-bound Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad had to re-route The aircraft was refused overflying clearance from Russia due to non-payment of outstanding dues Inflation has hit 13.8%. Pakistani rupee depreciated against the dollar from 186 to 202 in 1 month A Toronto-bound Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad had to re-route after the aircraft was refused overflying …

Pakistan's PIA suspends flights to Kabul citing 'unprofessional attitude' of Taliban authorities
3 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane flies over Pakistan airspace en route the US
3 years, 3 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane flies over Pakistan airspace en route the US

Firstpost  

In 2019, Pakistan had denied twice India’s request to use its airspace for Modi’s flight New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane en route to the United States flew over the Pakistan airspace on Wednesday after the neighbouring country gave permission for the aircraft, according to sources. There was no official confirmation from the government on whether the prime minister’s …

Pakistan set to operate special charter flights to Kabul soon
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan set to operate special charter flights to Kabul soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines is all set to operate special charter flights to Kabul soon. With this announcement, Pakistan becomes the first foreign commercial aeroplane service to operate in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over the war-torn nation last month. Additionally, another Qatar Airways charter flight departed Kabul with 19 US citizens aboard. Friday's evacuations came one day after the …

Pakistan Extends Ban on Flights from UK Over New Covid-19 Strain Till January 4
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan Extends Ban on Flights from UK Over New Covid-19 Strain Till January 4

News 18  

Pakistan on Monday extended the ban on flights from the UK for another week over fears of a new variant of the coronavirus which is reportedly spreading at a much faster rate. A communique sent by the CAA said: “The restrictions will remain in place till January 4, 2021, 2359 hours.” The restrictions may be reviewed for further extension later. …

EU refuses to lift ban on Pakistani flights over safety, license concerns
4 years 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 to File Appeal With EU Aviation Safety Agency for the 6-Month Flight Ban on its Operations
4 years, 3 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, 4 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, 5 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 …

US bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot certification
4 years, 5 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 PIA flights for 6 months due to fake licence controversy
4 years, 5 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 …

EU safety agency suspends Pakistani airlines’ European authorisation for six months
4 years, 5 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 …

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, 5 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 …

Pakistan International Airlines suspended from flying to Europe for 6 months
4 years, 5 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’s national airline moves to assuage concern over pilots’ licences
4 years, 5 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 …

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