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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reportedly barred the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) from issuing new licenses to pilots, Read More

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reportedly barred the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) from issuing new licenses to pilots, air traffic controllers, engineers, and flight attendants.

The ICAO issued the directives on Thursday, expressing concerns over safety measures and violations of international regulations. Moreover, the ICAO also criticized the CAA’s procedure of issuing licenses, claiming that it ignores international practices.

According to sources, ICAO has also delayed its inspection of CAA Pakistan.


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The civil aviation authority has been directed to review licenses issued earlier and submit a clarification in this regard by September 29.

The development came amid ongoing departmental inquiry against the officials involved in issuing fake or dubious licenses to the pilots.

Sources privy to the development said that the aviation authority is looking into the matter and preparing a ‘written response’ to address the concerns of the international civil aviation organization.


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The CAA will face ‘Significant Safety Concern (SSC)’ if it fails to satisfy the ICAO.

On September 17, an audit team of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) had completed the operational safety audit of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

The PIA spokesperson confirmed the development, saying that the airline will soon receive the audit report and fully comply with its findings and recommendations.

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24/09/2020 12:35 PM