Ir-Renju Unit Tneħħi l-Projbizzjoni tal-2020 fuq il-Pakistan Airlines

Il-Ħamis, Marzu 20, 2025

F’Ġunju 2020, il- Ewropea Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) revoked Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) authorization to operate in European airspace.

This action followed a tragic crash in Karachi that resulted in 97 fatalities and revelations about fraudulent pilot licenses within Pakistan’s aviation sector.

Subsequently, the United Kingdom and the United States imposed similar bans on PIA. ​

Żviluppi riċenti

In November 2024, EASA lifted its ban on PIA after the airline met enhanced safety and compliance standards. PIA resumed direct flights to Paris in January 2025 and expressed intentions to seek approval from the UK’s Department for Transport to reinstate services to London, Manchester, and Birmingham. ​

Current Review

On March 20, 2025, the UK Air Safety Committee convened to assess the status of Pakistani airlines, including PIA. The committee’s evaluation focuses on the progress made since the 2020 bans and considers the potential for lifting existing restrictions. ​

Implikazzjonijiet

The outcome of this review holds significant importance for PIA and the broader aviation industry. Restoration of UK services would enhance connectivity between Pakistan and the UK, benefiting passengers and supporting economic ties. However, the committee’s decision will depend on the assessment of PIA’s adherence to international safety standards and regulatory compliance.​

konklużjoni

As the UK Air Safety Committee deliberates on the future of Pakistani airlines’ operations within UK airspace, stakeholders await the decision that will shape the trajectory of PIA’s international services and influence perceptions of Pakistan’s aviation safety standards.