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Why the grounding? Lack of spares or service checks?
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At the moment, only one 737 is flying, others are not available due to both the reasons you mentioned, some are undergoing routine maintenance, some are used for cannibalization, some are grounded due to lack spares, and atleast one is grounded due to damage (the MLG problem at Muscat).
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What a sorry tale of mismanagement and corruption. This is no way to run an airline.
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PIA closes international operations from Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled three of its international flights from Faisalabad Airport, inviting severe public criticism.
After closing down its final flight to Dubai, the Faisalabad Airport has become a deserted place, as the canteen contractor has also threatened to close down his business, while the employees of various agencies and companies affiliated with the airport have become increasingly insecure about their livelihood.
No private airline of Pakistan is allowed to operate from Faisalabad Airport. online
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FAISALABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled three of its international flights from Faisalabad Airport, inviting severe public criticism.
After closing down its final flight to Dubai, the Faisalabad Airport has become a deserted place, as the canteen contractor has also threatened to close down his business, while the employees of various agencies and companies affiliated with the airport have become increasingly insecure about their livelihood.
No private airline of Pakistan is allowed to operate from Faisalabad Airport. online
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ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday ordered a number of key transfers on Tuesday, with Afsar Malik being appointed manager of the Jinnah International Airport and his predecessor Nasir Sheikh ordered to report at the authority’s head office, DawnNews quoted sources as saying.
Meanwhile, Ayaz Jadoon has been appointed the new manager of Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
Ashfaq Ahmed, who was serving as manager of the Islamabad airport, has been appointed Multan airport’s project manager.
Moreover, Nadir Shafi Dar, the CAA’s chief commercial officer, has been assigned new responsibilities as director safety and quality assurance.
Furthermore, Tariq Gul, who was earlier serving as deputy manager of Islamabad airport, has been transferred to Multan.
Tahir Sikander has been appointed Islamabad airport’s new deputy manager.
Key transfers in CAA; Afsar Malik appointed Karachi airport manager - DAWN.COM
Meanwhile, Ayaz Jadoon has been appointed the new manager of Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
Ashfaq Ahmed, who was serving as manager of the Islamabad airport, has been appointed Multan airport’s project manager.
Moreover, Nadir Shafi Dar, the CAA’s chief commercial officer, has been assigned new responsibilities as director safety and quality assurance.
Furthermore, Tariq Gul, who was earlier serving as deputy manager of Islamabad airport, has been transferred to Multan.
Tahir Sikander has been appointed Islamabad airport’s new deputy manager.
Key transfers in CAA; Afsar Malik appointed Karachi airport manager - DAWN.COM
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private Airlines in Pakistan needs aircraft like Q400 NextGen.
With the range of over 2500km, it can connect any city in Pakistan while providing extreme savings over jet liners.
Porter airline, based in Toronto, is a prime example. They only operate Q400. They're one of the most successful airlines of
Canada.
With the range of over 2500km, it can connect any city in Pakistan while providing extreme savings over jet liners.
Porter airline, based in Toronto, is a prime example. They only operate Q400. They're one of the most successful airlines of
Canada.
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Guess where?
Sialkot Airport?
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Yup...
At first, I thought that this Dubai!
The ones at DXB are exactly like this, with a HSBC banner across the windows.
This is a first in Pak I believe, the ones at Karachi are like ovens and those at lahore aren't any good either.
Let's hope the new Isb airport will have airbridges similar to this.
Keep in mind, Sialkot Airport is operated privately and not by CAA or government. That is why it is developing at great speed!
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No more free flights for directors, PIA board decides
KARACHI: The newly-appointed board of directors of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced the decision to forgo its privilege of availing free-of-cost travel in its first meeting held on Thursday in Islamabad.
In the meeting that was also attended by Adviser on Aviation to the Prime Minister Shujaat Azeem on a special invitation the board said that the move will set a good precedence for others.
In the past, directors were allowed to take free seats on any domestic and international flight. This privilege of past directors had also been taken away.
“It was felt by the new board that PIA is in dire financial health and as such in its very first meeting it will send a right signal to all PIA employees that they also need to realise the grave financial health of PIA,” the airline said in a statement.
Azeem briefed the board on future plans for the airline and said that the national carrier will be inducting new generation aircraft on dry lease very soon.
Acting Chairman and CEO Aslam Khaliq said that the airline was going through a very difficult period, but insisted that its human resource is experienced in the aviation industry.
He said that there is an urgent need to restructure PIA in every sphere, particularly the customer service and flight punctuality.
“The board, on its part, will help in inducting new generation fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft to the fleet, which are required for more than 80% of the routes.”
This will improve PIA’s image, bring back customers’ confidence, enhance employee morale and increase occupancy levels.
Khaliq also announced that he will work for PIA without any emoluments.
The meeting was attended by Mian Muhammad Mansha, Arif Habib, Naseer NS Jafer, Malik Nazir Ahmed, Yousaf Waqar, Muhammad Ali Gardezi, Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, Sarfraz A Rehman and Managing Director PIA, Muhammad Junaid Yunus.
None of the directors are availing any other facility from the airline at the moment, an official confirmed. “They are all big names. They came to the meeting in their own cars,” he said.
No more free flights for directors, PIA board decides – The Express Tribune
KARACHI: The newly-appointed board of directors of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced the decision to forgo its privilege of availing free-of-cost travel in its first meeting held on Thursday in Islamabad.
In the meeting that was also attended by Adviser on Aviation to the Prime Minister Shujaat Azeem on a special invitation the board said that the move will set a good precedence for others.
In the past, directors were allowed to take free seats on any domestic and international flight. This privilege of past directors had also been taken away.
“It was felt by the new board that PIA is in dire financial health and as such in its very first meeting it will send a right signal to all PIA employees that they also need to realise the grave financial health of PIA,” the airline said in a statement.
Azeem briefed the board on future plans for the airline and said that the national carrier will be inducting new generation aircraft on dry lease very soon.
Acting Chairman and CEO Aslam Khaliq said that the airline was going through a very difficult period, but insisted that its human resource is experienced in the aviation industry.
He said that there is an urgent need to restructure PIA in every sphere, particularly the customer service and flight punctuality.
“The board, on its part, will help in inducting new generation fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft to the fleet, which are required for more than 80% of the routes.”
This will improve PIA’s image, bring back customers’ confidence, enhance employee morale and increase occupancy levels.
Khaliq also announced that he will work for PIA without any emoluments.
The meeting was attended by Mian Muhammad Mansha, Arif Habib, Naseer NS Jafer, Malik Nazir Ahmed, Yousaf Waqar, Muhammad Ali Gardezi, Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, Sarfraz A Rehman and Managing Director PIA, Muhammad Junaid Yunus.
None of the directors are availing any other facility from the airline at the moment, an official confirmed. “They are all big names. They came to the meeting in their own cars,” he said.
No more free flights for directors, PIA board decides – The Express Tribune
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PIA to induct 10 new aircraft into fleet
The Board of Directors of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to induct 10 narrow body new generation aircraft on a priority basis.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of PIA, advisor to the Prime Minister on Aviation Shujaat Azeem and PIA’s newly constituted Board of Directors have critically analysed passenger traffic over the last five years and the projected figures from International Air Transport Association (IATA) and local aviation advisers, and have decided to induct the new generation aircraft urgently.
According to the management, the step will facilitate domestic flights that have been put into jeopardy for a very long time due to non-availability of narrow body aircraft, and will bring down fuel costs by 28 – 30%.
They will also help improve the flight schedule of the airline. PIA plans to increase the frequency of its profitable routes while loss making routes will be reviewed and would be closed if need arises.
Azeem has said that all efforts are being made for the revival of the Pakistan International Airlines and the biggest challenge is to make it a profitable airline.
He said that the all efforts were being made for the revival of the airline in order to put it on a path of recovery within the next six months on the instructions of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The Economic Coordination Committee in the first phase has approved a bailout package of Rs7 billion for the National Flag Carrier last week.
The newly constituted PIA Board of Directors have decided not to take any perks and privileges from the airline such as pay or free travel for employees and family members, a statement said.
Chairperson PIA Aslam Khalique has also announced that he would not draw any salary as the chairperson.
Azeem has said that the process of change had started in PIA, and that corruption, mismanagement, politics and nepotism would be rooted out.
He said that together with the highly skilled Board of Directors and the experienced and dedicated workforce of the national carrier, PIA would once again achieve new heights and the results of positive change will be visible in the near future.
PIA to induct 10 new aircraft into fleet – The Express Tribune
The Board of Directors of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to induct 10 narrow body new generation aircraft on a priority basis.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of PIA, advisor to the Prime Minister on Aviation Shujaat Azeem and PIA’s newly constituted Board of Directors have critically analysed passenger traffic over the last five years and the projected figures from International Air Transport Association (IATA) and local aviation advisers, and have decided to induct the new generation aircraft urgently.
According to the management, the step will facilitate domestic flights that have been put into jeopardy for a very long time due to non-availability of narrow body aircraft, and will bring down fuel costs by 28 – 30%.
They will also help improve the flight schedule of the airline. PIA plans to increase the frequency of its profitable routes while loss making routes will be reviewed and would be closed if need arises.
Azeem has said that all efforts are being made for the revival of the Pakistan International Airlines and the biggest challenge is to make it a profitable airline.
He said that the all efforts were being made for the revival of the airline in order to put it on a path of recovery within the next six months on the instructions of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The Economic Coordination Committee in the first phase has approved a bailout package of Rs7 billion for the National Flag Carrier last week.
The newly constituted PIA Board of Directors have decided not to take any perks and privileges from the airline such as pay or free travel for employees and family members, a statement said.
Chairperson PIA Aslam Khalique has also announced that he would not draw any salary as the chairperson.
Azeem has said that the process of change had started in PIA, and that corruption, mismanagement, politics and nepotism would be rooted out.
He said that together with the highly skilled Board of Directors and the experienced and dedicated workforce of the national carrier, PIA would once again achieve new heights and the results of positive change will be visible in the near future.
PIA to induct 10 new aircraft into fleet – The Express Tribune
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