‘Askari Airline not to take off anytime soon’
Official says the airline won't be able to commence operations this year as it currently lacks the required infrastructure
Pakistan pilot licence irregularities are ‘serious lapse’: IATA
PARIS: Irregularities found in pilot licences at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) represent a “serious lapse” in safety controls, global airlines body International...
Government authorises flight operations from June 20
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has authorised international flight operations to and from all international airports of Pakistan, except Gwadar and Turbat...
Emirates to begin flights from Sialkot on June 24
ISLAMABAD: The Dubai-based airline Emirates, on Thursday, announced that it will be flying scheduled flights for travellers from Sialkot from June 24.
In...
Aviation sector to receive Rs1.32bn under PSDP 2020-21
Rs110m allocated for installation of weather surveillance radars in Karachi and Multan; Rs519m to be spent on Gwadar Int'l Airport
Global airlines’ estimated virus losses rise to $314bn: IATA
PARIS/LONDON: Estimated global airline losses from the coronavirus pandemic have climbed to $314 billion, 25 per cent more than previously forecast, owing...
PIA to send employees on paid leave to curtail unnecessary costs
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on Sunday decided to send employees on paid leaves on a rotation basis in order to curtail...
Grounded planes insured for more than $160bn: report
LONDON: Aeroplanes with a total insured value of more than $160 billion are grounded around the world, presenting risks for insurers, a...
Covid-19: British Airways expected to suspend 36,000 staff
British Airways is expected to announce it will suspend around 36,000 staff.
The airline, which grounded much of its fleet due to the...
Suspension of flight operation leaves PIA in financial distress
The suspension of flight operations across the country amid the coronavirus outbreak has virtually pushed the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) towards severe...
‘PIA losses may surge to Rs6bn by end-March’
ISLAMABAD: Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Wednesday feared that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s losses might reach up to Rs6 billion...
Air freight traffic fell around 10pc in February, IATA says
PARIS: Figures to be published next week will show global air freight traffic fell around 10pc in February, putting it on course...
Coronavirus: Emirates to ground entire passenger fleet and cut wages
DUBAI: Emirates, one of the world’s biggest international airlines, will ground its entire passenger fleet this week and cut staff wages by...
Coronavirus inflicts over Rs4bn loss on PIA
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suffered more than Rs4 billion loss owing to the suspension of its flight operations to different...
Airline industry crisis deepens as coronavirus pain spreads
ERLIN/SYDNEY: The crisis for airlines deepened on Thursday as Lufthansa warned the industry might not survive without state aid if the coronavirus...