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Over 130 Pakistani pilots ‘grounded’ as airlines favour foreign talent

KARACHI: More than 130 Pakistani pilots have been grounded as their licenses are being held by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), the Aircraft Owners...

Planes landing at Karachi Airport face laser light mischief

KARACHI: The pilots have reported an increase in the incidents of laser light strikes on the airplanes while landing or taking off at Jinnah...

Airline grapples with pilots avoiding the captain’s chair

United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that...

Pilots union votes to authorize a strike vote

The United Airlines Holdings pilots union has unanimously voted to authorize a strike vote, the union chair said in a letter to pilots on...

US Army temporarily grounds pilots after deadly crashes

The US Army's chief of staff on Friday grounded all pilots who are not involved in critical missions until they complete required training, after...

Lufthansa, pilots reach wage deal, strike called off

German airline Lufthansa and pilots' union VC said on Tuesday they had reached a deal in a wage dispute, averting a second strike that...

Emirates looking to recruit First Officers; here’s how you can apply

Emirates, the world’s largest operator of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, is looking to recruit First Officers who meet the airline’s exceptional standards in...

CAA instructs airlines take measures to avoid bird collisions

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advised pilots of airlines to take careful measures to avoid collisions with birds, especially during take-off and landings,...

Ramazan: PIA pilots, flight crew members barred from fasting

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has barred pilots and cabin crew members from fasting during Ramazan in view of the flight safety measures, ARY...

Emirates invites aspiring pilots to train at its academy

The Emirates Flight Training Academy is inviting aspiring UAE Nationals and residents as well as international candidates seeking a career in aviation to join...

PIA stops promotional salary increase to employees

The employees of the national flag carrier will remain deprived of increased salaries despite getting promotions this year as the management excused to release payments due to financial crisis.

PIA to become first airline to fly with vaccinated cabin, cockpit crew

More than 250 pilots and flight attendants have been administered COVID-19 vaccines so far.

PIA directs pilots willing to fast to go on leave

A notification issued from a PIA official warned pilots of suspension or termination of their licenses in case of non-compliance.

Met Office issues statement on mysterious flying object spotted by PIA pilots

PIA spokesperson confirmed that two pilots of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) saw a mysterious object during a PIA flight from Karachi to Lahore on January 23.

PIA set to fire 300 unfit flight attendants, pilots

These 300 attendants and pilots include those who attained their promotions and appraisals illegitimately or are substandard in terms of their services.

PIA to prepare list of poor-performing pilots, likely to be retired under MSS  

A mandatory retirement scheme will follow the VSS, under which PIA employees with poor performance will be laid off.

CAA to adopt UK-like system for licencing, examination of pilots

The Civil Aviation Authority has decided to adopt a UK-like system to ensure transparency in licensing and examinations of pilots.

PIA applies 25 per cent cut in salaries of pilots

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Wednesday decided to apply an across-the-board cut in salaries and perks of its pilots.

ICAO denies barring CAA from issuing fresh licenses

We are helping Pakistan to recognize concerns, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said.

Federal cabinet likely to allow pilots possessing genuine licences: sources

Ghulam Sarwar will present a report regarding the pilots' licences issue to the Prime Minister Imran Khan during the session of federal cabinet today.

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