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 weeks, according to a PIA spokesman. With the addition of these two Airbus...

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 Pakistanis stranded in Kabul after the Taliban takeover on August 15 back to...

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 skills is a sign of a real professional,” the PIA CEO said. He said as soon as...

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 of the countrymen from the Kabul airport. In a crisis situation, the staff...

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 and Captain Bijarani, First Officer Sajjad Ghani of PK-6252. Our pilots have always...

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 out of Afghanistan with the Taliban on the brink of a complete takeover of the...

Two PIA flights halted at Kabul Airport, allowed to fly to Pakistan

KARACHI: Kabul Airport Authority has allowed two PIA flights, halted at the Afghan airport, to take off for Pakistan, ARY News reported on Sunday. Two flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) were stranded at Kabul airport, as uncertainty prevailing in the Afghan capital in an extraordinary situation. “PIA’s Boeing 777 has been prepared...

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Executive Committee
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President

Capt. Chaudhry Salman Riaz

Vice President

Capt. Bijarani

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Capt. Narejo

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Capt. Qasim Qadir

Joint Secretary-II

Capt. Humayun Malik

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FO Mudassar Mushtaq

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Occupational Health and Safety in the Context of COVID

Apr 8, 2021 | Ifalpa Publications

A joint publication with IATA, CANSO, and IFATCA on Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) on the effects of COVID on operations, this joint bulletin is a...

Safely Navigating the Industry Recovery- Maintaining Competency and Training during Recovery

Apr 8, 2021 | Ifalpa Publications

Dear Colleagues, Restricted access to training facilities combined with possible spikes in traffic levels, and the replacement of ICAO’s COVID-19...

Inoculation/Vaccination for COVID-19

Apr 8, 2021 | Info

Dear Members, اَلسَّلاَ مُ عَلَيْكُمْ In view of prevalent pandemic and severity of recent wave, all cockpit crew are requested to get themselves...

Global Campaign on NOTAM Improvement

Apr 6, 2021 | Ifalpa Publications

Dear Colleagues, The history behind the NOTAM system is nearly as long as commercial aviation itself. The burden of this history is clearly visible...

Info 24-3-2021

Mar 24, 2021 | Info

Dear Members, PALPA Executive Committee has been observing the recent developments and is fully aware of the deteriorating working conditions...

Safety Bulletin – Saudi Arabia – Yemen Airspace

Mar 19, 2021 | Ifalpa Publications

The drone and missile attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia are increasing. These are a threat to operations for Saudi airports and overflights of the...

NAT Data Link Special Emphasis Items

Mar 3, 2021 | Ifalpa Publications

The purpose of this North Atlantic Operations Bulletin is to provide background information and guidance material to North Atlantic (NAT) operators...

Annual General Body Meeting – Revised

Feb 9, 2021 | Notices

ALL PALPA Members: Reference is made to AGM Notice dated 18th January 2021, regarding Annual General Body Meeting. It is informedthat due to...

Safety of Civil Aircraft Operating in Airspace under
the Authority of the Republic of South Sudan

Jan 21, 2021 | Ifalpa Publications

IFALPA has received information of the need to fully assess the potential for risks to flight safety to national civil aircraft owners and operators...