Pakistan International Arlines (PIA) : News / Updates

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In April 1976, PIA's very first Boeing B747-282B was delivered to its Karachi base in Pakistan. This aircraft made history for the airline and marked a new milestone.
The aircraft wore a newly designed color scheme of green flag and golden stripes. In reference to the national pride of the country, it emphasized Pakistan's flag colors in the painting. Its proud display of the emblem on its tail further added grandeur to the aircraft.
This was a defining moment for PIA as the airline expanded its fleet and embarked upon a new era of air travel. It symbolized modernity and national identity on the international front.

 

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Used to fly to Iswardi, Jessore, Comilla, Chittagong, East Pakistan etc. till F27 joined.

 

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Checks at Karachi airport.

 

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1990's

 

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PIA names acting CEO as it prepares to resume European flights​

Reuters
December 5, 2024

A PIA Boeing 777. — APP

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday named one of the company’s senior executives as acting CEO as it prepares for the resumption of European flights following the lifting of a ban.

PIA’s spokesperson said on Sunday the airline expects to resume flights to Europe, starting with Paris, within the next three to four weeks, after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted its ban.

The airline needs to appoint a permanent CEO. In the interim, it issued a statement on Thursday saying Khurram Mushtaq, previously head of PIA’s Commercial, Airport Services, Flight Services, Security and Vigilance departments, would “take charge of the office after the tenure of Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat comes to an end”. It did not specify when that was.

 

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1974 photo of brand new McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) welcomed by airline's employees.

 

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Germany

 

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PIA to resume US flights soon​

Pakistan’s aviation sector is set to make a significant advance with preparations underway for the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to the United States (U.S), ARY News reported.


According to reports, Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as stated by DG CAA, to settle pending financial obligations.


As per DG CAA Nadir Shafi Dar, payments to the FAA are expected to be made shortly, paving the way for the FAA’s delegation to visit Pakistan by February or March.


There is hope that Pakistan will be reclassified to the ‘Category One’ status with the FAA, allowing direct flights to the U.S. to resume.


The suspension of Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) flights to the U.S. began in 2017, when six flights per week were operated between Pakistan and the U.S., including four to New York and two to Chicago.


Read More: PIA eyes revival of UK flights by THIS month


In a related news, Nadir Shafi Dar on December 11 confirmed that a delegation from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) will visit Pakistan next month.


He further revealed that an online meeting is also scheduled for the third week of December, followed by an official visit to the UK in January 2024.


The DG expressed optimism, stating that PIA flights to the UK could resume as early as March, following successful evaluations similar to those conducted by the European Union (EU). Pakistan’s positive assessment by the EU is expected to pave the way for PIA UK flight operations.


A PIA spokesperson noted that Pakistan previously operated 21 weekly flights to the UK, including ten to London, nine to Manchester, and two to Birmingham.


Resumption of flights to Europe and the UK is expected to significantly boost the national airline’s revenue.

PIA to resume US flights soon

Pakistan’s aviation sector is set to make a significant advance with preparations underway for the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

arynews.tv

 

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 737 welcomed at Skardu Airport.

 

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1961 photo of a brand new Boeing 720B built for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) performing a test flight in USA.

 

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Karachi 707

 

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PIA adds 11th Airbus 320 to operational fleet​

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) added 11th Airbus 320, AP-BOM to its operational fleet with new engines,