IFALPA Participates in ICAO HLCC – High-level Conference on COVID-19
MONTREAL – IFALPA welcomed the declaration made today by the Ministers participating in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) High Level Conference on COVID (HLCC) to address the global crisis in aviation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With...
PIA, Three Airlines issued Notices for canceling scheduled domestic flights
KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued notices to four airlines including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for cancelling scheduled domestic flights, ARY News reported on Monday. The PCAA took strict notice of the decision of the four...
Out-of-Practice Airline Pilots Are Making Errors Back in the Air
Covid has meant months out of the cockpit. As countries begin to open up, mid-air mistakes are mounting. By Angus Whitley and Anurag Kotoky Back in the cockpit after time off recovering from Covid-19, an airline pilot forgot to start his plane’s second...Taliban govt warns PIA to reduce fares or face ban
KABUL: The Taliban-led Afghan government has warned the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and the Kam Air to reduce the fares of Kabul to Islamabad flights or “they would be blocked from landing in Afghanistan”. An official notification issued on Thursday from the...
PIA awarded highest level certification
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has achieved the International Air Transport Association (IATA’s) new distribution capability (NDC) level-4 certification. The certification is of the highest level, awarded to PIA. A press release issued by PIA on...Disruption of Satellite-Based Signals
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First of 2 Airbus A320s acquired by PIA arrives in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI: One of the two Airbus A320 aircraft the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had acquired on dry lease from the Bank of Utah, the US, landed at Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday morning. The other aircraft is expected to arrive within a couple of...Kabul FIR Updated Information
Abstract UPDATE: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SAFETY BULLETIN FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Note: This Safety Bulletin represents a rapidly changing situation, updates may be published quickly. The version will be indicated in the numbering of the paper. ...Kabul FIR Updated Information
Note: This Safety Bulletin (originally published 17 August 2021) represents a rapidly changing situation, updates may be published quickly. This information was received via the Kabul FIR Contingency Coordination Team (CCT)....
PIA Pilot awarded Gold Medal for his ‘Courage’
Another feather in the cap of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as one of its pilots, Captain Maqsood Bijrani, has been awarded gold medal by President Arif Alvi for his ‘valour’, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. Captain Bijarani had safely brought...Kabul FIR Updated Information
Abstract UPDATE: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SAFETY BULLETIN FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Note: This Safety Bulletin represents a rapidly changing situation, updates may be published quickly. The version will be indicated in the numbering of the paper....Kabul FIR Updated Information
Abstract UPDATE: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SAFETY BULLETIN FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Note: This Safety Bulletin represents a rapidly changing situation, updates may be published quickly. The version will be indicated in the numbering of the paper....UPDATE: ATS Not Available in Kabul FIR
Abstract Note: This Safety Bulletin represents a rapidly changing situation, updates may be published quickly. The version will be indicated in the numbering of the paper....
Pilot hailed for dealing with crisis-like situation at Kabul airport
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer Arshad Malik has praised Captain Maqsood Bajrani for bringing a PIA flight from Kabul during a crisis-like situation on Sunday. “In a crisis situation, the use of understanding, experience and...
PIA praises pilot for dealing with crisis-like situation at Kabul airport
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has praised Captain Maqsood Bajrani for bringing a PIA flight from Kabul during a crisis-like situation on Sunday. In a letter issued by the PIA administration, the pilot and crew were appreciated for their heroic rescue...Info: 17-08-2021
Dear Members, As all of you are aware, two of our aircraft averted grave danger on 15″ August, 2021 in Kabul (Afghanistan). We laud the professionalism and exemplary dealing of the situation by our pilots, Captain Uzair Khan, First Officer Ali Hasham ofPK-6250...What one PIA pilot did amid scenes of horror unfolding at Kabul airport
KABUL: A Pakistan International Airlines pilot took a risky decision on Monday when things began to spiral out of control at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. Horrific scenes were witnessed at the Kabul airport when hundreds of people rushed to catch a flight...