Tag: #CAA
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Cham Wings Airlines runs first direct flight to Karachi
Cham Wings Airlines on Wednesday commenced its flight operation in Pakistan as the private Syrian airline performed its first flight from Damascus International Airport to Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. According to the details, Cham Wings Airbus A320 aircraft registration YK-BAB performed the airline’s inaugural Damascus to Karachi flight 6Q661 as a part of the company’s…
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Pakistan CAA’s Dual Face Exposed!
Karachi – Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and United Kingdom (UK) Department for Transport (DfT) conducted comprehensive joint inspection of selected airports in Pakistan. This was undertaken as a part of the understanding between the two Governments in relation to direct flights by British operators from Pakistan. The comprehensive audits of airports included flight security…
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Baaghi TV Exclusive: Hopes for Lifting ICAO Ban Fades…
Baaghi TV Exclusive: The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) had issued a serious warning to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan over their pilot licensing issue and failure to meet international standards as required by ICAO. According to the details, in a letter dated November 3, 2020, ICAO had identified a Significant Safety Concern…
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CAA Operates Hawker Beechcraft B200 for Airfield Calibration After Years…
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate Hawker Beechcraft B200 King Air (aircraft registrations AP-CAB and AP-CAC) for airfield calibration including Instrument Landing System (ILS) installed at airports. As per the information provided, the engines of the aircraft were send to Australia for overhauling but still waiting for its return. This aircraft has not flown…
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CAA Sabotaging Airlines by Closing Runways Ahead of Fog
In a notice to airmen (NOTAM), the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has closed runways of five major airports of the country for domestic/international flights. According to the details, CAA has issued a notification in this regard which stated that the runways are not available “due to operational reasons” at Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and…
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Passenger plane struck by bird before landing at Islamabad airport
A passenger of a private airline at Islamabad Airport narrowly escaped an accident when it collided with a bird during landing
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CAA denies rumors about Quetta Int’l airport closure
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday denied rumors circulating on social media platforms that Quetta International Airport had been closed
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Pilot, Alcohol and Pakistani Authorities: What will happen?
The pilot’s job, hours, and working conditions lead to fatigue, which is often “treated” with a drink of something to “relax.” A pilot is in a unique situation where he/she is often isolated, and removed from familiar surroundings that may lead to an increased urge to drink out of boredom or loneliness. In Pakistan International…
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Senior PIA captain found drunk on flight from Canada to Islamabad
Captain Aamir Aftab of PIA, and former Director Flight Security has reportedly been found drunk on a flight bound from Canada to Islamabad
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Traffic flow and flight schedule affected as fog settles in Karachi
Different areas of the city were engulfed in dense fog Thursday morning, affecting the flow of traffic and delaying flights at the Jinnah International Airport