The issue of pilot’s dubious licenses has put PIA’s credibility at stake
At least 150 PIA pilots were grounded over "dubious licenses
The decision of the PIA management to
ground at least 150 pilots on the basis of dubious licenses and certificates
has raised many questions on the recruitment and scrutiny process of pilots.
This issue has put the credibility of Pakistan’s national carrier and aviation
regulator at stake.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
has declared this issue “serious lapse” in safety controls after the PIA
grounded one third of its pilots. Commenting on the development, IATA said it
was "following reports from Pakistan regarding fake pilot licenses, which
are concerning and represent a serious lapse in the licensing and safety
oversight by the aviation regulator".
At least 150
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pilots were grounded over "dubious
licenses", the national flag-carrier said Thursday, a day after the
preliminary report of the Karachi plane crash blamed the pilots and the air
traffic control (ATC) for the incident.
A PIA
spokesperson said pilots who get their licenses verified would be allowed back
on duty. "Grounding so many pilots will affect the PIA flight operation.” The
spokesperson added they had already dismissed six pilots with fake degrees.
"We have asked the Civil Aviation Authority to send the list of the
remaining licenses.
PIA was once
among the best airlines in the world. PIA helped to form different airlines in
Gulf countries including Emirates airline. PIA is suffering huge losses and
lost big chunk of its business to Gulf based airlines. PIA once was the leader
in airline industry for introducing entertainment and other on board services.
But in last few decades, its services crippled while Gulf airlines improved
their services to attract passengers.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
has declared this issue “serious lapse” in safety controls after the PIA
grounded one third of its pilots. Commenting on the development, IATA said it
was "following reports from Pakistan regarding fake pilot licenses, which
are concerning and represent a serious lapse in the licensing and safety
oversight by the aviation regulator".
At least 150
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pilots were grounded over "dubious
licenses", the national flag-carrier said Thursday, a day after the
preliminary report of the Karachi plane crash blamed the pilots and the air
traffic control (ATC) for the incident.
A PIA
spokesperson said pilots who get their licenses verified would be allowed back
on duty. "Grounding so many pilots will affect the PIA flight operation.” The
spokesperson added they had already dismissed six pilots with fake degrees.
"We have asked the Civil Aviation Authority to send the list of the
remaining licenses.
PIA was once
among the best airlines in the world. PIA helped to form different airlines in
Gulf countries including Emirates airline. PIA is suffering huge losses and
lost big chunk of its business to Gulf based airlines. PIA once was the leader
in airline industry for introducing entertainment and other on board services.
But in last few decades, its services crippled while Gulf airlines improved
their services to attract passengers.
PIA was in comfortable position before the introduction of Open Sky Policy in 1990s. PIA failed to compete with international airlines due to the lack of investment in new aeroplanes and to improve the services. The nepotism, corruption and mismanagement also played its role in the downfall of PIA.
PIA was in comfortable position before the introduction of Open Sky Policy in 1990s. PIA failed to compete with international airlines due to the lack of investment in new aeroplanes and to improve the services. The nepotism, corruption and mismanagement also played its role in the downfall of PIA.
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