Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

PARIS: Europe's Airbus said on Saturday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in...

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

PIA grounds flights amid engineers’ suspension of airworthiness certificates

Aircraft engineers halt technical certifications over safety issues, causing mass flight cancellations; PIA spokesman accuses engineers of sabotaging privatisation plans

Flyadeal begins Lahore flights, expanding Pakistan operations to five cities

Low-cost Saudi carrier now operates 18 weekly flights connecting Riyadh with Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Sialkot, and Lahore

PIA secures European Union’s cargo license renewal after passing audit

Audit conducted at Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad airports; license extended until 2028

PIA’s first direct flight to Manchester departs after five-year hiatus

Minister Khawaja Asif announces overhaul of aviation standards as inaugural flight, carrying 284 passengers, marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to restore its international connectivity