The European Union Aviation Safety Agency tells Pakistan International Airlines 'they have lost their confidence' in the carrier.
PIA AIRCRAFT. A man looks on as a Pakistan International Airlines plane taxis on the runway at the airport in Islamabad. Photo by Farooq Naeem/AFP
The suspension is the latest fallout for PIA after Pakistan's aviation minister told parliament last week that a government review had found 262 of the country's 860 active pilots hold fake licenses or cheated on exams.141 of its 434 pilots. PIA had recently resumed bookings for 5 European capital cities, including Paris, Milan, and Barcelona.The EASA said it suspended PIA"due to concerns about the capability of competent authorities to ensure that Pakistani air operators are in compliance with applicable international standards at all times."
Until the 1970s, Pakistan's largest airline was considered a top regional carrier, but its reputation plummeted amid chronic mismanagement, frequent cancellations, and financial struggles.
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