Tag: Aviation Safety
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ICAO’s New Limits put the Brakes on In-Flight Battery Fires
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. Portable power banks, laptops, smartphones, and vapes have become essential travel companions. However, the aviation industry faces a growing safety challenge: the rapid increase of lithium-battery mishaps on flights. According to reports from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the average traveler…
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If Things Need to Change for PIA, the Lost Pride — Part 1
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. “Great People to Fly With” — This famous slogan originated from U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in March 1962, after she flew on a PIA flight to London. During its golden era, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) helped launch Air Malta, Singapore Airlines,…
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Race Against August 6, When K2 Flight 1732 Data Recorders to Go Silent.
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. With surface debris scattered across 1 million square kilometers of the Arabian Sea, deep-sea sonar near Ormara is the only viable path forward. In a critical race against August 6 when Flight 1732 data recorders to go silent, the search operation for…
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K2 Airways Flight 1732: Sudden Death Spiral and Probable Cause
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. Everything appeared normal until the crew of K2 Airways Flight 1732 (KTA 1732), a Boeing 737-400 registered as AP-BOI, reported navigation systems failure at 0918 PM (0418 UTC) on 7 July 2026. While operating a ferry flight from Sharjah to Karachi, the…
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Pilot Errors by Pakistani Pilots: Lessons to Enhance Aviation Safety
While pilot errors can occur in any country, it is important to examine and learn from specific incidents to improve aviation safety. Pakistan, like any other nation, has experienced pilot errors that have resulted in devastating consequences. This article sheds light on some notable pilot errors made by Pakistani pilots, aiming to highlight the need…
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Aircraft Accidents in Pakistan: Challenges and Initiatives for Improved Safety
The aviation industry in Pakistan has encountered several aircraft accidents over the years, highlighting the importance of continuously enhancing safety measures. This article explores significant aircraft accidents in Pakistan, identifies common factors contributing to these incidents, and discusses ongoing initiatives to improve safety within Pakistan’s aviation sector. Kuwait hangs five, including 2015 mosque bombing convict…