Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until January 2026
Pakistan’s airspace remains closed to Indian-owned and operated aircraft, including military flights, until January 23, 2026, in response to ongoing tensions
Pakistan to sell 100% stake in national flag carrier, offers 25% shares with premium option for bidders
Bidders can buy remaining shares at 12% premium after one year, with 92.5% of bid funds reinvested in PIA for revival
US approves $686 million tech and support package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet
Sale includes Link-16 systems, avionics upgrades, and training; DSCA says move supports counterterrorism cooperation
India’s IndiGo ordered to cut 10% of flights after mass cancellations
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Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption
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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till Dec 24
Restriction applies to all Indian-operated flights across Karachi and Lahore FIRs
PM pushes for swift PIA sell-off as 75% stake set for privatisation
Four bidders cleared; government aims to close transaction this year without offering guarantees
Air India lobbies to use China’s sensitive military airspace as losses mount from Pakistan overflight ban
Unusual request comes just weeks after direct India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus; Air India’s fuel costs rise by 29% and journey times by three hours on some long-haul routes due to ban by Pakistan
US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink
U.S. airlines canceled 900 flights on Wednesday; Normal operations could hopefully resume in a few days
PIA flight aborts takeoff in Islamabad amid rising safety concerns
Engineers warn of compromised maintenance standards as repeated malfunctions disrupt flight operations
Direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh to resume soon, says minister
Resumption of flights to enhance trade, tourism, and medical travel between the two nations, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tells NA
Qatar Airways sells entire Cathay Pacific stake for $897 million
Cathay to repurchase 9.7% stake from Qatar Airways, marking full exit; shares rise 4% in early trade, reflecting confidence in airline’s future
PIA flight disruptions worsen as engineers’ dispute deepens amid transfers, safety concerns
Six aircraft engineers moved from Peshawar to Karachi; engineers deny strike, insist only airworthy planes cleared as flight delays mount nationwide
US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown
FAA may take further steps if air traffic issues persist; Shutdown causes staffing shortages, flight delays, longer security wait times
PIA flight operations face major disruption amid engineers’ protest and safety compliance row
National airline accused of using unauthorised third-party maintenance as engineers warn of safety risks; spox says flight operations are gradually returning to normal