All Pakistan International Airlines articles
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NewsInvestigators download data from crashed PIA A320 recorders
Investigators have downloaded information from the two flight recorders retrieved from the Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 which crashed in Karachi. French investigation authority BEA states that – at the request of the Pakistani inquiry team – it has “successfully” obtained information from the cockpit-voice and flight-data recorders. ...
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French investigators to download crashed PIA A320 recorders
French investigators are to handle the downloading of flight-recorder data from the Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 which crashed in Karachi on 22 May. The cockpit-voice recorder has been located, days after the flight-data recorder was retrieved, French investigation authority BEA states. BEA says it has received a ...
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Crashed PIA A320 crew mentioned ‘lost engines’ during go-around
Pakistan International Airlines is referring to evidence of a “technical fault” on the Airbus A320 which crashed while attempting to land at Karachi. Air-ground communications from flight PK8303 reveal that the crew tried to execute a go-around while conducting an ILS approach to runway 25L, following a service from ...
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PIA 777 taxied without all-clear from ground crew
UK investigators have determined that a Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777-200LR incorrectly assumed that ground-support equipment had been removed before commencing to taxi, striking the towbar which was still in front of the jet. The tug and towbar had been disconnected from the aircraft (AP-BGZ), which was preparing to ...
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Pakistan set to end open skies in new civil aviation policy
Pakistan will drop its open skies policy under a new approved civil aviation policy by its cabinet on 26 March.
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PIA to boost fleet amid leadership changes
Pakistan International Airlines intends to dry lease two Airbus A320s in the first quarter of 2019.
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New Islamabad International airport to begin operations on 3 May
Pakistan's New Islamabad International airport (NIAA) is set to begin operations on 3 May.
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PIA receives wide-ranging bids for 777 cabin refurbishment
Pakistan International Airlines has received a wide range of bids for the cabin refurbishment of five Boeing 777s.
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PIA reaffirms commitment to turnaround
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) says the carrier's turnaround is underway and has reaffirmed its commitment to the task.
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PIA seeks providers for 777 cabin refurbishments
Pakistan International Airlines is seeking providers for a cabin refurbishment programme covering three 777-200ERs and two -200LRs that will commence in October.
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PIA issues new RFP seeking to lease four narrowbodies
Pakistan International Airlines is seeking to lease up to four narrowbody aircraft that would be available for delivery between now and the end of 2018.
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Turkish and PIA to expand codeshare
Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will expand their codeshare cooperation, effective 1 February.
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PIA ATRs grounded for inspection
Pakistan International Airlines’ remaining fleet of ATR aircraft will be suspended pending inspections by the country’s aviation authorities following a recent accident.
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PIA pilot reported engine failure before ATR 42 crash
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) says that the flight crew of the crashed ATR 42-500 had reported the "engine failure of one of its engines" before it went down.
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ATR crash is PIA's tenth hull loss since 2000
The fatal crash of a Pakistan International Airlines ATR 42-500 aircraft operating flight PK661 on 7 December is the company’s tenth total aircraft loss since 2000.
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PIA confirms PK661 crash location and aircraft occupancy
Pakistan International Airlines has detailed the occupancy of the ATR 42 turboprop that crashed today while operating flight PK661 from Chitral to Islamabad.
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PIA confirms loss of contact with ATR 42
Pakistan International Airlines has confirmed loss of contact with an ATR 42 operating domestic flight PK661 from Chitral to Islamabad.
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PIA aircraft reportedly missing
Unconfirmed reports are claiming that a Pakistan International Airlines aircraft is missing following departure on a service to Islamabad.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Asia Aviation Capital plans for life after AirAsia
As it gears up to be sold, Asia Aviation Capital’s new management team indicates that it has grander plans than just being the captive lessor to the AirAsia group.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: PIA CEO seeks to put carrier back on world map
Half a year into his tenure as chief executive of Pakistan International Airlines, Bernd Hildenbrand, believes the only way for the troubled carrier is up after years of perennial losses.
