RAWALPINDI: The Aviation Division of Pakistan has given clearance to 95 per cent of Pakistani pilots working in foreign airlines.
According to details, the Aviation Division has given a clean chit to 95 per cent of Pakistani pilots working in airlines of seven different countries. However, the verification process of the rest is under process and will be completed next week.
The issue of ‘suspicious’ licenses caught the world’s attention after the country’s aviation minister revealed that nearly a third of Pakistani pilots possess ‘fake’ licenses. Shortly afterwards, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) grounded its 107 pilots on suspicion of having fake licenses and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) began the process of verifying their licenses.
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Countries that grounded Pakistani pilots and asked the aviation department to verify their credentials include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia, Vietnam, Turkey and Bahrain.
On Friday, Ethiopia also asked the Pakistani government to verify the licenses of its pilots. According to the details, the flag carrier is also facing a suspension of six months from the European Union, and a ban on all types of flights from the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).
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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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