Aviation
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353PIA to resume EU flight operations in six months: Aviation Minister
Khuwaja Saad Rafiq, Federal minister for aviation, while in a talk with the media expressed confidence that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will...
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Fly Jinnah acquiring two more A320 aircraft to launch international operations
Fly Jinnah, the new airline of the country, has decided to add two new aircraft to its fleet intending to give its...
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Commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air launched in AJK region
In an effort to encourage tourism in the area, President Dr. Arif Alvi has begun commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air...
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Pakistan’s largest Gwadar Airport to welcome international flights by 2023
The most up-to-the-minute and Pakistan’s largest $246 million New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), established at an area of 4,300 acres, will be...
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CAA fastens process for elevation of Sukkur Airport to International status
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has expedited the process of granting international status to Begum Nusrat Bhutto Airport (BNBA) in Sukkur. According...
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Govt will install 21 hold and 18 hand baggage scanning machines in 6 airports
In an effort to attract foreign airline operations to Pakistan and to curtail the security risks, the government has decided to install...
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AirSial adding two aircraft to its fleet this month to begin international operations
A Pakistani private airline AirSial is looking forward to adding two aircraft to its fleet this month in order to start its...
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Pakistan International Airlines to induct five new aircraft into its fleet
In line with the business plan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced to induct five new aircraft into its fleet. The national...
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PIA posts staggering loss of over Rs 43 billion in H1 2022
According to a filing at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suffered a stunning loss of Rs 43.48...
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PIA to induct Airbus A-330 and Boeing-787 aircraft into its fleet next year
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to induct Airbus A-330 and Boeing-787 aircraft in its fleet within the first quarter of...
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AirSial becomes third Pakistani private airline to start international flights
AirSial has been granted approval by the federal cabinet for operating on multiple international routes. According to the recent notification issued by...
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Qatar will be offered to invest in Islamabad airport and Roosevelt hotel by PM Shehbaz
On Monday, the government opted against selling two LNG-fired power stations to Qatar and instead decided to give 51% shares in the...
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New Gwadar Airport to have advanced communication system of China’s Hytera
The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) will be equipped with an up-to-the-minute communications system from Chinese Company Hytera, a top global provider...
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Civil Aviation allots six acres land to Pakistan Customs for Rs 1
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has allocated six acres of land to the Pakistan Customs for a time period of 30 years...
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Huma Batool becomes Pakistan’s first woman chairperson of a tourism airline
A Pakistani businesswoman, Syeda Huma Batool, has become the first female chairperson of Alvir Airways and the managing director of Vantage Laboratories. ...
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United States to allow direct flights of PIA
The United States of America has indicated that it is ready for direct flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Pakistan. This represents...
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Two PIA planes narrowly escape mid-air collision over Iranian airspace
In Iranian airspace, two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes travelling in the same direction escaped a mid-air collision. When they witnessed an...
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$246 million New Gwadar Airport to start international flights by September 2023
The up-to-the-minute and largest $246 million New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), constructed at an area of 4,300 acres, will be operative by...
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UAE-Pakistan ticket prices climb up to Dh8,000 due to huge demand
One-way flights ticket prices for Pakistani expats returning from the UAE for the Eid holidays have risen to as much as Dh 8,000....
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Government released Rs 1.5 billion for 17 aviation sector projects in 11 months
The government has issued Rs 1.5 billion funds, under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2021-22) against the allocation of Rs 3.5...
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PIA increases Skardu flights to 12 per week due to strong travel demand
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country’s flag carrier has announced the expansion of its flights to Skardu on Monday. The national...
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Faisalabad airport getting new runway to enable landing of Boeing 777
Faisalabad airport is going to have a new runway by October 2022 which will enable Boeing 777 to land at Faisalabad International...
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Private airlines to soon start direct flights for Skardu
After the tourist flow increased in Gilgit Baltistan during the last couple of years, private airlines have also geared up to start...
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32,000 Hajj pilgrims will fly to Saudi Arabia on 106 flights starting June 6
Ministry of Religious Affairs on Friday released the schedule of Hajj flights and the first Hajj flight will depart from Islamabad for...
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PIA opens first engineering hangar for aircraft maintenance at Islamabad airport
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated its first engineering hangar for aircraft maintenance at the Islamabad International Airport (IIA). The hangar is...
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PIA launches new state-of-the-art Airbus A320 simulator for pilot training
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has unveiled a modernized Airbus A320 simulator for pilot training, refresher courses, and air safety. The new Airbus...
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PIA’s first-ever direct flight to Sydney delayed due to security concerns
On the recommendation of the Australian Homeland Affairs Department, Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) inaugural flight from Lahore to Sydney has been postponed...
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PTA generated 30.1 billion profit in first quarter
In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021-22, the profit of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) increased by 269 percent year...
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Thai Airways resumes Pakistan operation after two years
After a two-year hiatus, Thai Airways resumed service to Pakistan on Tuesday. The airline’s inaugural aircraft, TG-349, arrived in Islamabad today with...
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Pakistani art and culture to be displayed at different places of country’s airports
The Federal Government plans cultural displays at airports to encourage the culture of all provinces, it was expressed at a meeting held...
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PIA begins direct flights from Lahore and Karachi to Azerbaijan’s capital Baku
The flight operations for Baku have been started by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with two flights from Karachi and Lahore that carried...
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Multi-role J-10C fighter jets inducted into PAF fleet
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has disclosed the latest addition to its fleet – the next-generation Chinese J-10C fighter jets. The announcement...
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Low-cost carrier Fly Jinnah unveils brand identity as it moves closer to launch
At present, there are three private airlines, operating in Pakistan. Fly Jinnah, with the abbreviation ‘FJ’, has come ahead as a fourth...
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First batch of Chengdu J-10C semi-stealth multi-role fighter jets received from China
China has delivered the first batch of Chengdu J-10C semi-stealth 4.5-gen advanced multi-role fighter jets to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Unofficial...
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PIA planning two weekly flights between Karachi, Lahore and Sydney
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier was planning to start direct flights to Sydney, Australia, Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has...
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PIA plans to launch two weekly flights to Australia
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has publicized its plans to launch two weekly flights to Australia, reducing travel time to and from the...
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PIA to induct four aircraft into its fleet
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) decided to initiate four fuel-efficient aircraft into its convoy, also the national airline will rent the planes...
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Five year plan proposed to bring PIA to profitability by 2024
An international consultant demonstrated the government with a five-year business plan for the recovery of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which advocated adding 20...
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Govt taking steps to make small airports operational
The incumbent government is taking measures to make small airports of Pakistan operational, said Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs. On Friday,...
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Govt allows Q-Airways to start flight operations in Pakistan
The government has given permission to another private airline, Q-Airways, to begin domestic flight operations in Pakistan. The agreement came during a meeting...
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Dense fog affects flight operations at Lahore airport
Due to severe fog, flight operations at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International airport remained hampered on Wednesday, with numerous planes being rerouted to...
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PIA to cut aircraft-to-employee ratio from 550 to 260 to save Rs 8 billion
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) sought to cut down its aircraft to employee ratio from 550 to 260, airline would aim to bring...
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Pakistani airlines set to resume US, UK, EU flight operations after clearance
Pakistani airlines are expected to begin flying to the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe soon after the Civil Aviation Authority...
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Pakistan updates travel advisory amid looming Omicron-driven fifth Covid wave
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan has updated the travel advisory amid rising cases of the Omicron variant in the country....
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PIA starts flights operations to Dubai from Quetta and Sialkot
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched operation to Dubai from the Quetta and Sialkot airports. On Sunday night, the first flight to Dubai...
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New Gwadar airport approved at Rs 51.298 billion, a 550% higher cost
The Federal Government made approval for setting up of New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) having over 550 percent higher cost i.e. Rs...
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NCOC allows Pakistanis stranded in Category C countries to return till Dec 31
Pakistanis living in Category C countries have till December 31 to travel home, according to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). ...
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Flydubai to start direct tourist flights to Skardu
Flydubai, a government-owned budget airline based in Dubai, has applied to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate flights to and from...
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PIA becomes first international airline to fly directly to Fujairah
Another honor for Pakistan- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has turned out to be the first international airline to fly directly to Fujairah in the...
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Lahore Airport declared fit for heavy aircraft operations by CAA
Runway of Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore has been declared appropriate for heavy aircraft operations till 3rd November 2024. As per the...
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New Gwadar International Airport 2nd revised project okayed by ECNEC
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) authorized the second amended proposal for the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) at...
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ICAO team begins safety audit of Pakistan’s CAA
An International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) team has arrived in Pakistan for a safety audit of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...
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Pakistan allows all inbound international flights to operate at full capacity
All inbound international flights have been allowed to operate at full capacity after Pakistan relaxed restrictions from November 10 amid a “downward trend”...
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In a first, PIA achieves ‘perfect’ safety score from EU aviation watchdog
Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA), a European aviation watchdog, has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) safety standards and reduced...
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6 Pakistani airlines under scrutiny for failing to follow COVID protocols
According to media sources, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued warning letters to six Pakistani airlines for allegedly failing to...
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Private airlines to soon start Air Safari service to tourist destinations
To improve Pakistan’s tourism business, the federal government is considering introducing an air safari service to tourist spots in conjunction with the...
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ECC approves $130 million cash support for PIA
At least $130 million (about Rs 22 billion) cash has been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet aiming...
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Lufthansa keen on resuming operations in Pakistan after 13 years
German carrier Lufthansa is eager to resume passenger flights to Pakistan after a 13-year absence. The second-largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried,...
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Pakistan among 46 countries to implement 75 percent of aviation safety standards
In its safety audit report released on Wednesday, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) added Pakistan to the list of 46 countries in achieving the...
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Airblue announced ticket of Rs 4,847 from Karachi to Lahore
The most fascinating proposal by Pakistan’s leading airline-Airblue, has lessened the ticket price for citizens travelling from Karachi to Islamabad and Lahore...
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Fly Jinnah is Pakistan’s new low-cost airline
Air Arabia has publicized a joint venture after ‘Fly Arna’ as it worked together with one of Pakistan’s leading business corporations Lakson Group to launch...
