India’s Jet grounds seven more planes amid shutdown fears
The Mumbai-based airline has now been left with just a quarter of its fleet of 119 aircraft in operation
NEW DELHI:Â India's debt-laden...
Crisis at India’s Jet worsens as it grounds planes, faces strike
Jet Airways is gasping under debts of more than $1bn and has now been forced to ground a total of 78...
Malaysia Airlines could be sold or shut down: PM
The airline has been on the ropes since 2014 when Flight MH370 disappeared and MH17 was shot down by a Russian-made missile...
Four Punjab airports to remain closed for flights till March 4
–Operations at airports in Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Multan will remain suspended till 1pm on Monday
–Flights to and from Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar...
Govt suspends PIA flights to Japan
ISLAMABAD:Â The government has suspended the flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to Japan. The last PIA flight to Japan left on Sunday.
The...
New aviation policy to be forwarded for approval to federal cabinet next month
The aviation secretary said the new policy would provide more facilities and procedures would be eased to attract more airlines to Pakistan
Air France mulls returning to Pakistan after 11 years: minister
Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan revealed on Friday that after witnessing a conducive business environment, Air France was planning to resume its...
Airbus to scrap production of A380 superjumbo
Airbus will produce 17 more of the planes including 14 for Emirates and 3 for Japanese airline ANA
CCoP directs PIA to formalize proposal regarding future prospects of Roosevelt hotel
The Commerce Division was also directed to fast track the study and evaluation regarding insurance and reinsurance sector, (SLIC, NICL & Pak Re-Insurance Company) along with the need for regulatory framework improvements, which should precede process of privatization
PIA’s comprehensive business plan to be ready by next month
ISLAMABAD:Â Concerned authorities on Wednesday apprised Prime Minister Imran Khan that a comprehensive business plan for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would be...
Turkmenistan Airlines ban strands hundreds in Britain
LONDON:Â Hundreds of passengers were left stranded in Britain on Tuesday after European aviation authorities suspended Turkmenistan Airlines over safety concerns.
The isolated central...
PIA to start direct flights between Faisalabad and Jeddah
FAISALABAD:Â Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to start direct international flights between Faisalabad and Jeddah from February 18.
Talking to APP, District Manager...
Speaker NA assures government’s support for revival of PIA
Speaking at an event arranged by PIA Officers Association here, Asad Qaiser said the commitment and vision were needed to achieve success, adding the present state of affairs of PIA was unfortunate
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