Rawalpindi, Nov. 10 — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday denied reports that a strike by its engineering staff had caused flight cancellations or operational disruptions over the weekend, attributing the limited cancellations to “schedule rationalisation, weather conditions, or other operational reasons.”
In an official statement, a PIA spokesperson dismissed claims made by the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP) that flight safety was being compromised, asserting that all aircraft operations were regulated under the supervision of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).
“The PCAA is the only body responsible for air safety in Pakistan and regulates all airlines, including PIA, under strict international standards,” the spokesperson said. “All matters related to airworthiness, replacement of parts, and route or schedule changes are executed only after obtaining PCAA approval.”
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Addressing concerns raised after images circulated online showing a damaged aircraft windscreen, the spokesperson clarified that the use of steel tape for curing sealant during windscreen repairs was a “routine maintenance procedure.” He said misleading impressions had been created suggesting that “flights were being operated with a windscreen held together by tape.”
The airline also denied allegations of retaliation against its engineering personnel, saying that the dismissal of SAEP’s “self-styled” president and general secretary stemmed from an administrative process initiated months earlier.
According to PIA, the two engineers were removed following departmental proceedings, which had been underway for four months. However, dismissal letters issued last week cited their unauthorised press conference and disclosure of official information to the media as grounds for termination after they failed to appear before an inquiry committee.
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The airline maintained that all its flight operations remained “normal and safe,” and reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and compliance with aviation standards.
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