PIA to launch direct flights from Lahore to Baku

New route aims to boost tourism and trade ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, first flight to take off on April 20

PIA to launch international flights to Uzbekistan, private airlines to boost trade, tourism

Under PM's directives, new flights and partnerships aim to strengthen Pakistan-Uzbekistan ties in tourism and trade.

10 airports across Pakistan non-operational, Defence Ministry informs NA

Non-operational airports include Khuzdar, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and others, with closures dating back as far as 2002

EU team to train CAA on security protocols

The training will take place at Islamabad International Airport, focusing on the operation of ETD equipment

US aviation team set to assess PIA’s readiness to resume flights in mid-April

Five-member team to evaluate will focus on evaluating PIA’s operations and determining whether the airline can be upgraded from Category II to Category I

PIA initiates restructuring of Rs671bn debt as part of financial recovery plan, NA told 

Defence Minister says airline aims for profitability by 2025; Gwadar airport operational

Japan Airlines adds 17 Boeing 737-8 planes to fleet

This order builds on its 2023 commitment to acquire 21 of the same model, replacing older Boeing 737-800s primarily used for domestic routes

PIA to resume UK flights after Eid, confirms Pakistan’s High Commissioner

National carrier to restore London and Manchester routes in the first phase

PIA owes PSO Rs28.88 billion for jet fuel supplies, NA told 

Energy minister says national airline struggling with payments; lawmakers express frustration over absent ministers

Fly Jinnah expands international network with new Lahore-Bahrain route

The new route aims to enhance connectivity and travel options between Pakistan and the Middle East at affordable fares

PIA’s decline linked to Gulf airlines expansion, Open Sky Policy: report

Market share of Pakistan’s flag carrier dropped from 50% to 20%; parliamentary fact-finding committee urges aviation policy reforms, leadership stability and investigation from former Aviation Minister Chaudhry Ghulam Sarwar

PIA plans to resume Manchester flights from March 28 as UK likely to lift ban

Pakistan anticipates UK Department for Transport Safety Review will grant clearance on March 15 to operate flights to the Kingdom

Pakistan, Italian firm agree on ‘no re-export to Russia’ clause in helicopter deal

Federal Cabinet approves amendment to Basic Ordering Agreement for AW-139 helicopters

AirSial to launch flights to Bangladesh, efforts to secure necessary approvals underway

Bangladesh high commissioner, AirSial chairman discuss enhanced air connectivity and visa facilitation

Air Karachi seeks CAA approval for domestic, international flight operations

New airline applies for Regular Public Transport licence, plans passenger and cargo services