ISLAMABAD (WS News) – Defence and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif Friday confirmed that the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted the ban on PIA flights to Europe.
Calling it a historic day, the federal minister credited the success to the Ministry of Aviation’s focused efforts and adherence to international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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EASA had suspended PIA flights to European countries on June 30, 2020, following revelations of fake pilot licenses.
However, after government efforts, the suspension was temporarily eased, allowing PIA to operate flights until July 3, 2020.
