Canada transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident in which one of its pilots allegedly reported for duty under the influence of alcohol and failed two breathalyser tests at Vancouver International Airport, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. According to the source, Canadian police conducted the breathalyser tests after […]
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Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay compensation to 2010 crash victims families
An Islamabad court has ordered private airline Airblue to pay Rs5.41 billion in compensation to the families of victims of the 2010 plane crash that remains Pakistan’s deadliest aviation disaster. The ruling comes after the court dismissed all appeals filed by the airline, terming them a waste of judicial time. Read More: Court awards Rs […]
JetBlue flight avoids mid-air collision with USAF tanker
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a JetBlue flight altered its ascent to prevent a mid-air collision with a United States Air Force (USAF) refueling tanker near Venezuelan airspace. The incident occurred amid rising tensions as the Trump administration increased U.S. military presence in the region, citing an “anti-drug campaign.” Read More: PIA operations […]
Karachi airport ATC tower location finalized
Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) has finalized the location for a new air traffic control (ATC) tower and fire station at Karachi Airport, marking a major step in modernizing airport operations. The construction will be carried out by M/s M.M. Pakistan in collaboration with Spanish companies Camosa and Fair Banks Architects. The design phase was […]
CAA reinstates Serene Air’s certificate but flights remain suspended
KARACHI – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to reinstate Serene Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) following an internal review of the airline’s operations. The move allows the airline to import aircraft engines and spare parts necessary to meet regulatory requirements, offering the carrier another chance to stabilize its services. Read More: CAA ‘gears up’ […]
PAA says Islamabad airport incident was routine safety procedure
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday dismissed media reports claiming that a major accident was averted at Islamabad International Airport, calling the incident a standard safety procedure. The clarification followed reports that Saudia Airlines flight SV278 from Jeddah narrowly avoided landing on a closed runway. Read More: PAA rejects rumours of Islamabad airport being closed for […]
Indian airlines cancel flights after Ethiopian volcano eruption
NEW DELHI: Indian carriers Air India and Akasa Air have cancelled several flights following a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia that sent ash plumes high into the atmosphere, disrupting operations across the region. Read More: Ash cloud from Ethiopian volcano eruption likely to reach Pakistan Air India confirmed it had cancelled 11 flights on Monday and Tuesday to […]
Ariana Afghan flight lands on wrong runway at Delhi airport
NEW DELHI: A serious safety scare unfolded at Indira Gandhi International Airport when an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul landed on a runway primarily reserved for departures, prompting an official investigation. Read More: Taliban claim downing US Air Force plane in Afghanistan The incident occurred around 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, when flight FG 311, an Airbus A310, touched down […]
Türkiye halts C-130 flights following fatal Georgia crash
Türkiye has suspended all C-130 military cargo flights after one of its planes crashed in Georgia, killing 20 people on board. The defence ministry announced the precautionary move on Thursday, saying flights would remain halted until detailed inspections and safety checks are complete. The crash occurred on Tuesday as the aircraft was returning from Azerbaijan. […]
US to cut 10% of flights
WASHINGTON: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a plan on Wednesday to reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports due to safety concerns stemming from the 36-day government shutdown. The shutdown has left 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay, straining the aviation system. The cuts, which could be reversed […]