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PIA set to extend operations to Europe, UK

IMF removes GST on aircraft for PIA

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to expand its operations to Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) following the lifting of a ban by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The national carrier’s spokesperson revealed that preparations are underway to reintroduce aircraft previously in storage as part of its network expansion. The airline … Read more

PIA sets sights on expanding network to Europe and UK

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Islamabad: After the uplifting of ban imposed by EASA, PIA is planning to expand its network to Europe and uk. The spokesperson of PIA said that, with the expansion of its network and the potential resumption of flights to the UK and Europe, national airline is in the process of rejuvenating its aircraft that were … Read more

PIA eyes quick return to European routes post-approval

PIA eyes quick return to European routes post-approval

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to restart flights to Europe, following recent approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The airline’s suspension in June 2020 was due to concerns over Pakistan’s compliance with international aviation standards, stemming from issues with the Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan stated that … Read more

CAA fails to convince EASA on resuming PIA flight operations

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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) delegation met EU, EASA officials in Brussels CAA briefed on measures to resume PIA flight operations to European countries EU officials have sought written evidence before making a decision KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is unlikely to resume flights in Europe and the United Kingdom after failing to convince European officials, BOL … Read more

EU-wide mask rules for flights, airports eased from Monday

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As the pandemic eases across Europe, an EU-wide mask requirement for flights and airports will be withdrawn starting next week, according to the bloc’s aviation safety body. According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), airlines will still be able to require passengers and personnel to cover their faces and noses under the new … Read more

PIA to restart Europe flights in first quarter of 2022

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be flying to Europe in the first quarter of 2022, the PIA chief executive officer said, after an International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) validation committee cleared a safety audit report on the Pakistani flag carrier this month Arab News reported. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had suspended the … Read more

PIA decides to call back staff deputed in Britain

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to further cut its expenditures on Wednesday as it decided to call back the staff deputed in Britain following the suspension of flight operations. PIA’s management has decided to cut unnecessary expenditures by calling back staff and officers after the flight operations temporarily suspended in the United Kingdom. As … Read more

EASA flight ban, PIA’s decision not to appeal against decision

EASA flight ban, PIA's decision not to appeal against decision

KARACHI: PIA has decided not to appeal against the European Aviation Safety Agency’s decision to ban flights for six months. According to the details, PIA has decided not to appeal against the decision of the European Aviation Safety Agency to ban flights for 6 months. The sources said that the decision of the CAA Safety … Read more

Govt to file appeal on August 31 against EASA’s decision to ban PIA

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Federal Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar has said that government would be filing an appeal against European Air Safety Agency (EASA)’s decision to ban Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) According to the details, PIA remains persistent to resolve its ban issue with the EASA. Ghulam Sarwar expects that the issue to be resolved in two months, the … Read more

EASA banned PIA in Europe after Fake license pilots scandal

262 Suspended pilots' educational credentials and licenses are authentic

Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has been banned in Europe following a fake pilot license scandal in Pakistan. According to the details, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended PIA’s air operation permit for European countries for 6 months. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pia-decides-to-suspend-150-pilots-over-suspicious-licenses”] The suspension by the European Union Air Safety Agency will take effect … Read more