Tag: Aviation
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PIA fails to meet daily record as 59 flights canceled in a day
ISLAMABAD: Flights of national airline PIA failed to return to normal with fifty-nine national and international flights being canceled in one day. PIA administration provided fuel for eight international flights. Meanwhile, 17 flights to Karachi, 18 to Islamabad, and 3 to Lahore were canceled. ACCI Urges Pakistan to Lift Transit Restrictions Cricket World Cup: South…
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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…
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Famous Pilot Errors: Learning from Aviation Mishaps
The world of aviation has seen its fair share of accidents and mishaps throughout history. While some incidents were caused by external factors like mechanical failures or poor weather conditions, others were a result of human error. This article highlights some of the most famous pilot errors, allowing us to understand the importance of training,…
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PIA aircraft grounded in Malaysia, leaves for Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft grounded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has left for Islamabad. According to Baaghi TV reports, the aircraft Boeing 777 registration AP BMH has left Kuala Lumpur for Islamabad. The plane will reach Islamabad at 10:30 pm according to Pakistan Standard Time confirmed a spokesperson for PIA. Parvez Elahi re-arrested…
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PIA plane stopped in Kuala Lumpur ready to return
KUALA LUMPUR: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane grounded in Kuala Lumpur has been allowed to return home. According to Baaghi TV reports, the Boeing 777 plane owned by PIA was stopped by Malaysian authorities on the orders of a local court. However, the court order to ground the plane has now been suspended. Within…
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Air New Zealand Will Weigh Passengers Before They Board Flights
Air New Zealand will begin weighing passengers departing on international flights from the Auckland International Airport starting on July 2. The flag carrier said the programme, which the airline calls a passenger weight survey, is a way to gather data on the weight load and distribution for planes. Described as an ‘essential’ initiative, the survey…
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Passenger Assaults Air India Crew Member On Board
India: A male passenger on board an Air India flight from Goa on Monday physically assaulted a crew member. The unruly passenger was handed over to security personnel after landing at the Delhi airport, according to the airline. In recent months, there have been multiple incidents of unruly passenger behaviour onboard aircraft, and the latest…
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Man opens plane door mid-air, tells police he was ‘uncomfortable’
SEOUL: A man in his thirties was reportedly detained by authorities after he opened the plane door mid-air. The passenger onboard an Asiana Airlines flight informed police he had been “uncomfortable”. According to a Yonhap News Agency report, on Friday, a passenger told police he opened the plane door minutes before it landed in Daegu,…
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PIA issues statement on Non-payment of salaries
After news broke that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) failed to pay the salaries of employees, a representative issued a statement to deny the claims. According to the PIA spokesperson, there is no fear that the airline’s operations will be affected by the non-payment of salaries. In first, two US B1-B bomber jets to participate in…