PIA incurs losses as half a dozen aircraft grounded: Report

Moreover, the state-owned airline is already losing millions every month under the ambit of rent of two grounded ATR aeroplanes which have been procured on dry lease

Apex court directs PIA to independently pick CEO

In a detailed judgement issued related to the case of the appointment of Musharraf Rasool Cyan as PIA’s CEO, the Supreme Court said the BoD is responsible for planning, succession and appointment of the company’s CEO

British Airways team to assess security measures in Islamabad next week

British high commissioner says the return of BA reflects great improvements in the security situation of Pakistan in recent years A British Airways team,...

Govt initiates plans to restructure PIA, Senate told

Minister says the airline plans to terminate around 200 ghost employees, besides replacing 20-year-old software with a new one ISLAMABAD: Aviation Division Minister Muhammad...

Emirates Airline announces change to baggage allowances

ISLAMABAD: Dubai-based Emirates Airline on Monday announced a change to their baggage allowance policy which will come into effect next month (Feb...

PIA to start flights from Sialkot to Paris, Barcelona

Flight PK-720, the first flight on the new route, will arrive from Paris to Sialkot tomorrow (Sunday) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has...

PIA finalizing strategic business plan to improve performance

Minister for Aviation said new routes Sialkot-Paris-Barcelona, Peshawar-Sharjah, Peshawar-Al- Ain, Multan-Sharjah and Jeddah and Madinah will commence from January and February 2019

PIA to present comprehensive five-year revival plan within three months

ISLAMABAD: The management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will develop a comprehensive five-year strategic business plan to turn the national flag carrier into...

Indian court declares tycoon Mallya a ‘fugitive economic offender’

MUMBAI: A court in India set up under anti-money laundering laws declared liquor and aviation tycoon Vijay Mallya a “fugitive economic offender”...

PM calls for comprehensive business plan to revive PIA

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to develop a comprehensive business plan to revive Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)...

AirSial ready for takeoff, gets go-ahead from PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday granted approval for the launch of a new private airline, AirSial, from Sialkot International Airport.

PIA launches direct flights from Lahore to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok

LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched its direct flights from Lahore to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The first flight (PK896) left for...

Aviation minister directs CAA for attracting more airlines

The minister directed the management of CAA to keep working hard for the growth of the aviation sector for the ultimate speedy economic development of the country

Another 20 PIA air hostesses, stewards detected with fake degrees

At least 12 pilots and 73 crew members had been detected with fake degrees two weeks ago KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...

PIA resumes its night flight operations in KP

Night flying was discontinued four years ago due to aviation safety concerns KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) will facilitate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) passengers...