Tag: #AviationDivision
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CAA initiates crack down against ghost employees
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ordered an inquiry into alleged fraudulent employment, after which CAA has launched an investigation against the employees across the country. According to the details, ghost employees were revealed in the civil aviation authority, after which an investigation was ordered against those who got jobs through alleged fraud. The Director Human…
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Shahbaz Ahmed appointed as Deputy GM PIA, Sports Division
Former Pakistan hockey captain and legendary forward, Shahbaz Ahmed, has been appointed as the Deputy General Manager Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Sports Division. According to the details, the appointment was made in the context of PIA’s hockey team not participating in the 66th National Championship due to lack of preparation. Before Shahbaz Senior, Olympian Shahid Ali…
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EASA ready to lift the ban on PIA?
On June 30, 2020, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) air operations permit for European countries for six months. The ban came in the aftermath of the Aviation Minister’s speech in the Parliament regarding results of an investigations which revealed that more than 260 out of 860 pilot licenses…
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PIA takes an important step in view of coronavirus pandemic
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to partially suspend biometric attendance in view of the second wave of coronavirus. According to details, the PIA management has issued new orders regarding precautionary measures due to the spread of coronavirus under which it was decided to partially suspend biometric attendance. Biometric attendance will not be posted…
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Khaqan Murtaza appointed as new DG CAA
Flight lieutenant (Retd.) Khaqan Murtaza, a BS-21 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted under Government of Sindh has assumed the charge of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director-General (DG). According to the details, Flt. Lt. (Retd.) Khaqan Murtaza has been appointed as the new DG CAA under Section 10 of the Civil Servents Act, 1973.…
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CAA issues new travel guidelines for international passengers
KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan on Wednesday has issued a new travel guideline for international travelers. According to details, the travel guidelines of the CAA have been amended once again and a notification has also been issued. According to the notification, the number of passengers coming from abroad has been divided into…
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CAA revisits policy regarding night flying operations
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan has decided to revisit the policy regarding the night flying operations on single engine aeroplanes. According to the details, the Pakistan CAA has released an official notification permitting single engine aeroplanes to fly at night on some specific conditions. The Civil Aviation Authority took this decision as ‘some operators…
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PALPA reminds its members to ensure flight safety
Pakistan Airline Pilots’ Association (PALPA), has reminded all their members to adhere to Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Air Navigation Order (ANO) 19.0012 till the effectivity of ANO 12-FXSS-6.0. According to the details, the two above-mentioned air navigation orders were made to ensure proper rest and manage fatigue. “It is obvious that safety is ensured…
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Sacrifice Aviation Industry of Pakistan but keep the Secretary Aviation: What a Sane Decision!
Last 3 years have seen a complete destruction for our aviation industry besides approval of one of the best Aviation Policy 2019 by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Alone, the Secretary Aviation who is a bureaucrat with a Masters degree (MA) in rural development with zero aviation experience is keeping a very important post of Director…
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Baaghi TV Exclusive: ICAO issues Significant Safety Concerns against Pakistan
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued Significant Safety Concerns (SSC) against Pakistan. According to the details of Baaghi TV, council at the twelfth meeting of its 179th Session approved a mechanism addressing SSC identified by ICAO. As per the approved mechanism, ICAO has identified an SSC which remains unresolved by Pakistan. ‘The subject SSC…