June 3, 2024 2:58 PM

European Union maintains ban on Pakistani air carriers after safety review

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its decision to maintain the ban on Pakistani air carriers, including the flagship Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following a comprehensive safety review. This decision follows an extensive assessment by the EU Air Safety Committee, which included an on-site evaluation of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and sample assessments of two Pakistani carriers, Fly Jinnah and Airblue Ltd. "Safety is our top priority," said a high-ranking EU of...