Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) CEO Bernd Hildenbrand while talking to senior PIA management has stated that the national carrier has saved millions through refurbishment and up gradation of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and passenger transport vehicles. He had been conducting an inspection visit of Ramp Services and Food Services divisions.
Hildenbrand stated that during the last one year, PIA has added 24 new GSE which include AC vans, baggage belts, ambu-lifters and hi-lifters, while four Ground Power Units are on their way. In addition, renovation of old equipment is also being done using airline’s indigenous resources.
He added that PIA’s current ground equipment is over 25 years old and no investment has been made for its up gradation. He stressed on the need to take care of the existing equipment so that it could smoothly serve the airline in times to come.
The PIA CEO disclosed that a lot of improvements are underway in the existing departments. He said that despite work in the right direction, there is still a long way to go. Hildenbrand stressed on the management to ensure efficiency and smooth operation of their respective departments, highlighting the cleaning and maintenance of ground support equipment.
Hildenbrand also inspected various areas of the maintenance facility. The PIA CEO appreciated the various steps taken to improve hygiene and cleanliness of the  Catering division within the past one year.
