Investigators blamed two pilots, who were chatting about the coronavirus while they first attempted to … No one wants our airlines and pilots. It is a time for reflection and not for recrimination. The ban came into effect at 00:00 UTC today (July 1) and is valid for six months. It's way long overdue, PIA should be privatized to be run more efficiently, like any "normal" company would. PM Khan is really successful in turning everything around. It added that PIA would discontinue all its flights to European countries temporarily. How about concerned regulatory authorities involved? Shut down PIA permanently. Hasn't any PTI minister strongly rejected it? The official explained that the ban was not on PIA per se but on Pakistan and that it would not be lifted until the regulator brought in reforms that are to the satisfaction of the EASA. P.I.A is dead ....killed by the PPP , nepotism, corruption and unprofessional management. A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane can be seen at an airport. The dubious pilots shall pay the potential losses. Why IK and Team not blaming for this.. The European Commission Directorate General for Mobility and Transport in a letter to the DG Civil Aviation Authority has informed about the decision to maintain the ban on PIA flight operation in Europe. The days of national flag carriers are over. Issue poorly handled by minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan. Well done. PIA needs to be dissolved completely. Why didn't the govt wait till all formalities were completed. Non core assets needs to be sold off. Thank you PIA for this international embarrassment. The action on the “dubious” licences was prompted by the preliminary report on the PIA May 22 air crash in Karachi that killed 97 people. A consequence of the amazing statement made by the Minister of Aviation. PTI govt has attempted reform but the same PPP and PMLN shout abuse about worker rights etc to protect their cronies and voter base employed in PIA. Well done Aviation Minister! When there is no merit in country it means no prosperity, no progress, no development, etc. [Featured Photo: Curimedia/Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)], By registering for this newsletter you agree to our site's. Still so far nothing has been really done. The final curtain drops on PIA, once perhaps one of the three best airlines in Asia. The U.S. move follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s decision last month to ban airlines from Pakistan flying to its member states. Pakistan’s PIA banned 6 months by Europe over fake pilot licence scandal . ... As a result, Pakistan International Airlines for Europe … But the airline had hoped to … I know I have seen it. 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DNA checks must be mandatory for exam and flight check candidates. The coup highlights the riskiness of hybrid regimes. Clearly for good reasons - wouldn’t you say ? Sell the PIA or shut PIA down. Professional and educated needs to be brought back in. You have my trust until you lose it and once you have lost my trust then it is going to be nearly impossible for you to earn it back. More importantly, the question, how so many plots were implanted without checks? Smart systems in Pakistan bring up achievements one after another, well done, not. in power which is always a political choice rather than merit. @Ali, by News Desk. In response to this question, EASA told Key.Aero that PIA has been granted “an exemption to carry out a very limited number of flights to/from Europe in the next few days. According to a statement by EASA, ‘The decision enters into force from July 1, 2020, and has an immediate direct effect on any existing operating permits issued by member states. Despite the discrepancies in some numbers, the rot is genuine, and needs to be fixed. ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The European Union Commission and Britain has decided to retain ban on flight operation Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Europe due to licensing and safety concerns, Dunya News reported on Thursday. PIA Banned From Operating In European Union For Six Months . They are the saviour. Result of a panicked measure by CAA and poor handling of the minister. The ban came into effect at 00:00 UTC today (July 1) and is valid for six months. The minister said the pilots included 141 from PIA, nine from Air Blue, 10 from Serene Air, and 17 from Shaheen Airlines. Mr. IK in his laguage will form another committe asking them to immediately solve this issue. Thank you Europe, IK wasn’t going to change anything. NO. Keep it up team PTI by default we will get ride of PIA. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, already concerned over certain security aspects, suspended PIA’s authorisation to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier’s operations. @kp, atleast Pakistan faces its mistakes head on...PIA is a institution of corruption and is getting cleaned...i wanted to know how much is air india in debt 58,000 crore? PIA suspended 150 pilots after allegations that they were not in possession of valid license. @Dr Tarik, A PIA spokesperson said that the airline is maintaining continuous discussions with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and hopes that government and airline investigations currently taking place will bring resolution to the matter. The ban affects 35 of the airline's fleet of 42 aircraft, with just seven Boeing 777s exempted. Mr Ali, Besides loss of reputation, companies abroad will think twice before they employ any pakistani in their country except maybe for minial work. “EASA has temporarily suspended PIA’s authorisation to operate to the EU member states for a period of 6 months effective July 1, 2020, with the right to appeal against this decision,” a PIA statement said. You amaze us! The decision comes after the EASA decided to suspend the airline’s operating license within the region after PIA flight 8303 crashed into a residential area in Karachi. keep going IK & PTI. Our uneducated Minister does not know what to say in public. --European Union Air Safety Agency suspends PIA operations in Europe for six months--UK Civil Aviation Authority suspends PIA flight operations from Birmingham, Heathrow and Manchester airports Another addition to the long list of PTI government's blunders. It needs a thorough overhaul. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for travel and aviation news and reviews. Who cares about EU? Instead of issuing the show cause, they made the list public which damaged PIA and CAA's creditability. The crew were CLASSY then! The Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (Palpa) has also raised doubts about the list. Sign up for our daily travel and aviation newsletter. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp. I am a proud supporter of PTI, the way Minister Ghulam Sarwar handled this issue and announced in such a way the fake credentials of pilots that it has damaged the remaining credibility of PIA. Ltd. (www.compunode.com).Designed for Dawn. A change IK didn’t bring but thanks to international community, they care about human lives more. KARACHI: PIA flights will proceed to function to convey again Pakistanis already in Saudi Arabia, the airline’s spokesperson confirmed after the kingdom’s resolution to droop arrivals f… It will take time to clean up Pakistan as the rot is deep thanks to PPP and PMLN past abuses. @bhaRAT©, There are other such scandalized governments? The European Union has barred most of the planes of Pakistan International Airlines from flying to the 27-nation bloc because of safety concerns. According to a spokesperson of the national carrier, EASA has suspended PIA’s authorisation to operate in European … KARACHI: In what is dubbed a positive development for Pakistani aviation industry, the European Commission has removed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) name from list of banned … Its perfect time to rebirth the PIA. Discuss news, ask questions and share photos/videos! Any politician who doesn’t like this government step Either he does not respect honesty OR He gives preference to money On Human lives. PIA banned in Europe. It has become corrupt to the core. @Amjad Durrani Engineer USA, In short Bankruptcy followed by re-organization. Have to have severe repercussions for those involved in this matter. This is what happens when you have incompetent people governing a country. And now ban on flying international. Pakistan's scandal-hit national carrier on Tuesday announced to discontinue its operation to Europe after the EU''s aviation safety agency banned its flights for six months over safety concerns. PTI knew that PIA had unqualified pilots - let's not pretend otherwise. Aviation Minister Khan's announcement last week of the grounding of 262 airline pilots suspected of dodging their exams had caused global concern. So what will be the punitive action for all fake license holders? He tried to save his job but now thousands in PIA Will lose their jobs. Entire PIA appointments are illegal. if u dirty the pond u still have to swim in it. They have no control over PIA either. Now nobody I mean nobody even die-hard patriotic Pakistani with their right mind will be extremely frightened to fly PIA not to mention all World travelers. One wonders how many people with mental illness in Pakistan have been viewed as being possessed by a jinn. Also time to sack some rotten apples in airports and ATC. Failure by PPP and PMLN is run state enterprises without appointing their friends throughout organisations has cost Pakistan dearly. The move comes after it emerged that hundreds of pilots flying for the airline … It used to be the pride of Pakistan in the 1950's and 60's even had cabin crew stylishly well dressed in skirts and mini. So the resignation of Aviation minister and PIA Chief is on the way or Imran Khan will protect his friends this time? This incident is not an outlier but rather a true indication of Pakistani society. PTI once said, they will ground it if not profitable so there you go. PIA is the feather in the cap of PM IK government! Minister should have taken the action before announcing in Assembly. Not at all surprising, please call Chinese aviation minister and ask them to provide Chinese pilots. PIA should now be allowed to cease operations so it stops bleeding the Government’s cash. It will be contested by effected Pilots. Good. In order to settle their scores with PPP and PML-N, the ruling PTI has completely destroyed our airline industry. Clearly technical problem of CAA and not PIA. Pro Pakistan - July 1, 2020. According to Dawn, the Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) also claims that a number of pilots on that list have passed all required tests, and is asking for swift judicial review. Airline pilots and their union have raised questions about the government list of pilots with alleged dubious credentials, saying it is full of discrepancies. It has been banned before over maintenance concerns. I feel petty for common people of Pakistan. Better the airline gets banned than crash. It happened in USA even. Why do we wash our dirty linen on the street and get insulted in return.This news is Pakistans another huge embarrassment . What is the CEO of PIA doing. Fire everyone starting from the aviation minister. Will somebody not move the Courts against this Minister? One corner to another corner of the country, @Maula Jatt, Where every one want to stand outside the plane. Good job that Ghulam Sarwar has done to bring this issue up. What a tragedy and a global scandal! @DrSalaria(Londonwale), 100% PIA deserved for the ban. I don't trust you and you have to win my trust first before I will do business with you. FLYING A CHINESE BUILT AIRLINER IN NEPAL! Compunode.com Pvt. PIA banned by EU over safety concerns. However, PIA’s management has already cast doubt on the accuracy of the list, stating that 36 of their accused pilots were already in retirement. Dr. Clean sweep corrupts in one slash. I feel sorry for Pakistan and PIA. 30% pilots fake. Otherwise no one will have confidence in it. All of this is the responsibility of the person that said about fake licences. Ik, try putting a woman in charge of a NEW PIA! KARACHI: In what is dubbed a positive development for Pakistani aviation industry, the European Commission has removed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) name from list of banned … The national flag carrier "sincerely hopes that with reparative and swift actions taken by the Government of Pakistan and PIA management, earliest possible lifting of this suspension can be expected", it added. Mr Minster Sarwar, this all because of your nonsense approach to solve the problem. The did in the best interest of their citizens and visitors. — AFP/Files . I hope all former politicians who brought their buddies into PIA and created this mess are hanging their heads in shame. This dubious pilots talk has been heard before in PPP and Nawaz Sharif terms. Major player is CAA responsible for the tragedy. PIA was banned from flying in Europe after the issue of the pilot licensing scandal was highlighted. They are playing with people’s lives. My wishes to imran Khan for remaining the prime minister atleast 20years. However , EASA should have been glad instead of blocking PIA that PIA took positive steps and was bold enough to take these steps. The US has banned all flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with immediate effect. @DrSalaria(Londonwale), Very soon it's going to be banned from US also... PIA was once the most of the world with gleaming planes and crew! PIA has its own hospital which is abused by its staff for medicine. Even ready to shell out more money to fly in a safe air line like emirates.. We herd people driving car/trucks on fake licenses in Pakistan but this is indeed a Dare that they are flying on fake pilot license. @Maula Jatt, outstandin in using fake pilots eh? Correct:))) We are No 1 in many dubious things but we do not get caught...:). 0. Solve your problem by hiring some Chinese pilots. Foreign airlines dont want competetion. Pakistan International Airlines has announced that the European Union has allowed the airline to operate flights to Europe from July 1 to July 3. Really long way to go Pakistan...rest of the World moving very fast. @Malik Jee, out of question! Time to re-examine the list with new the evidence received from beleaguered pilots to clear their name. This politicizing of hiring of employees in PIA, was given birth by the past PPP governments. The PIA said the list showed discrepancies once the airlines received it. The minister and government of responsiblefor degradation of Pakistan image in the world and immense losses.Wisdom?????? Aviation experts fear the ban by the European Union could also affect PIA flights to the United Kingdom and Canada because its aircraft will not be able to fly over Europe forcing longer routes. Editorial: PK-8303 crash is inextricably linked to the rot within PIA and its regulator CAA. An ex done to determine how many fake degree holders are in support function as well. New Delhi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been banned by the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), to fly to Europe for six months.According to a statement by EASA, ‘The decision enters into force from July 1, 2020, and has an immediate direct effect on any existing operating permits issued by member states. PIA was founded for great people to fly with. This happened under my watch, therefore I resign' - Progressive democracies follow this dictum. Practically, everyone knows the answer but unfortunately, we can’t talk about it. As the true story of pilot exists which was filmed ws "catch me if you can". @Farrukh Munir , imran khan is an expert in turning things upside down in the country with his confused thinking, arrogance, undiplomatic mouth and finally incompetency in administration. Soon PIA will be banned to operate outside of Pakistan. The Aviation Minister of Pakistan told the parliament that at least a third of Pakistan's pilots probably have fake licenses, which have been issued to them in a fraudulent manner. They have already lost domestic market too. This is the right step. New Delhi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been banned by the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), to fly to Europe for six months. They really need honest and visionary leadership. PIA needs a total clean up. On how many grounds Imran Khan will fight, system is corrupt. Shutting down a national liner is not the solution. PIA said it would temporarily discontinue all its flights to Europe but later said it received a two-day relief with landing permission in Europe and Britain granted from July 1 to July 3. Wheat, sugar, electricity, petrol and now pilot. By. PIA once the pride of Pakistan, Great People to fly with, now banned from traveling to Europe. @Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, how could this happen? China wants to separate Human life from commerce. Read More: European Commission removes PIA from banned airlines list The EASA said that all pre-conditions to lift the suspension are not met and, as an audit will be necessary. @Raza, if pilots are sacked then unions and political parties will come to their rescue.. Govt. Why is PIA playing with the lives of its customers? “It contains names of highly educated and qualified pilots who have passed all the tests,” its president, Chaudhry Salman, told Reuters. Maybe the others will not notice, after all it did work for other curricular activities. PIA's dependence on Govt of Pakistan has created a false sense of security that the carrier always has someone to bail it out. The decision will take effect from 1 July 2020 following which Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights will be banned from operating in European countries. Martin Needham. Benchmarks . Without and investigation and conclusion he opened his mouth putting PIA and Pakistani pilots jobs at risk. This will take decades to recover. China already bought 40% stocks in PSx. This needs to be investigated with zero tolerance and black sheep & their beneficiaries be sacked. How about outsourcing Pilots to China so that PIA can continue to fly. Read More: European Commission removes PIA from banned airlines list The EASA said that all pre-conditions to lift the suspension are not met and, as an audit will be necessary. Just keep changing the name from PIA to LeJP or JeMP etc. Saj Ahmad, an analyst at London's StrategicAero Research, PIA's ban in Europe doesn't come as a surprise. good decision; fake always fake; better to lease the PIA.