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 […]
Aviation
Final cockpit communication released after K-2 cargo plane crash
Authorities have released details of the final communication between the crew of the K-2 Airways cargo aircraft and Karachi Air Traffic Control before the plane crashed into the Arabian Sea, shedding more light on the moments leading up to the accident. Read More: Pakistan Navy locates missing cargo aircraft According to the available flight communication record, the […]
Cargo plane feared to crashed into Arabian Sea after losing contact with ATC
A cargo aircraft traveling from Sharjah to Karachi is feared to have crashed into the Arabian Sea after losing contact with air traffic control (ATC), prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation involving multiple military and maritime agencies. Read More: Major plane crashes in Pakistan through history According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the K-2 […]
Eight rescued after seaplane crashes into New York river
A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into the East River in New York City on Monday, but all passengers and crew were rescued safely, with only two people sustaining minor injuries. According to rescue officials, emergency services responded immediately after receiving reports that the aircraft had gone down in the river during the afternoon. Rescue […]
Jet fuel price reduced by Rs7.15 per litre
The federal government has reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs7.15 per litre, providing some relief to Pakistan’s aviation sector as airlines look to manage operating costs amid fluctuating global energy prices. According to the latest notification, the price of jet fuel has been cut from Rs238.87 to Rs231.72 per litre, with the revised […]
President Zardari signs bill clearing way for PIA privatisation
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026, completing what authorities described as the final legal step required for the privatisation of the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to an official statement from the Presidency, the assent fulfils all necessary legal formalities and requirements for […]
Nawaz laments lack of development, pledges aviation, energy projects
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday pledged to pursue major infrastructure, aviation and energy projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), saying he would take the region’s concerns directly to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, pushing for long-overdue development initiatives. Addressing a public gathering in G-B, the former prime minister said he would seek federal action […]
South Air plans to launch flight operations to DI Khan and Chitral
Private airline South Air has announced plans to launch flight operations connecting Dera Ismail Khan and Chitral with other parts of Pakistan, aiming to improve air connectivity in underserved regions. Read More: 1st South Air flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport The announcement was made during a meeting between South Air Chairman Kanwar Muhammad Tariq and […]
First trial flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport
A major milestone in Balochistan’s infrastructure and economic development was achieved as the first trial flight successfully landed at the New Gwadar International Airport, marking a significant step toward enhancing regional connectivity and trade opportunities. Read More: 1st South Air flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport According to airport authorities, the inaugural test flight operated […]
PIA completes pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation successfully
Pakistan International Airlines has successfully completed its pre-Hajj 2026 flight operation, transporting tens of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia ahead of the annual pilgrimage, according to an official spokesperson. Read More: Pre–Hajj flight schedule released from Lahore Airport The airline said the operation concluded on May 21, with more than 53,000 Hajj pilgrims flown to […]