A foreign airline flight travelling from Istanbul to Islamabad made an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, after experiencing a technical issue while flying through Azerbaijani airspace. Read More: Allama Iqbal airport opens for flights landing According to aviation sources, the Airbus A330 aircraft developed a fault during the flight, prompting the crew to declare an emergency as […]
Flight Safety
Families still mourn PK-8303 victims six years later
Six years after the tragic crash of Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-8303, families of the victims continue to struggle with the pain and memories of one of Pakistan’s deadliest aviation disasters. Read More: Another seven plane crash victims identified via DNA tests On May 22, 2020, the Airbus A320 crashed into a residential area in Model Colony […]
Passengers safe: PIA clarifies after global Airbus software alert
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) clarified on Saturday that its Airbus A320 fleet is fully safe despite a global software alert. Airbus recently announced a mandatory update to the ELAC-L104 flight control system affecting around 6,000 aircraft worldwide. PIA confirmed it never installed the faulty software, ensuring passenger safety and uninterrupted flight operations. The alert followed […]
Flight safety first: Section 144 enforced around Punjab airports during eid
In preparation for Eidul Azha, the Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 from June 5 to June 20 within a 15-kilometre radius of all airports and air force bases across the province. The move comes as part of efforts to ensure safe flight operations during one of the busiest travel times of the year. […]