Flights Snarl as PIA, Engineers Clash

Flights snarl as PIA, engineers clash

The dispute between Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management and the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP) escalated further on Wednesday as the national carrier transferred six aircraft engineers from Peshawar to Karachi, drawing vehement criticism from the engineering body. The transfer orders came as the airline continued to grapple with widespread flight delays and cancellations at major airports, leaving passengers strand…

Engineers’ protest continues to affect PIA operations

• Airline says it will take legal action against protesting employees, claims partial restoration of flights • SAEP maintains it is not on strike, can’t issue clearance certificates at passengers’ expense RAWALPINDI: The PIA on Wednesday managed to “partially restore its flight operations” amid a protest by aircraft engineers under the umbrella of the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP). The tiff between the PIA management and the S…

Pakistan: PIA Flight Operations Disrupted as Standoff with Engineers Drags on

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Engineers have maintained that they will only issue flight clearances once completely satisfied with an aircraft's safety, asserting that no aircraft departs without being declared fully airworthy. World News | Pakistan: PIA Flight Operations Disrupted as Standoff with Engineers Drags on.

PIA Dismisses SAEP Officials Over Protest

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has terminated the services of the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP) President Abdullah Jadoon and Secretary General Awais Jadoon amid a prolonged dispute between the airline’s management and protesting engineers. According to the dismissal notices, the SAEP president was removed for holding a press conference without authorization and sharing […] The post PIA Dismisses SAEP Officials Over Pro…

Pakistan International Airlines Faces Flight Chaos as Engineers Halt Safety Clearances

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is grappling with major operational disruptions after aircraft engineers refused to certify several planes as airworthy, grounding much of the national carrier’s fleet and stranding passengers across the country’s busiest airports. The move, led by members of the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP), has paralyzed operations at Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), and Islamabad (ISB) since la…

PIA Grinds to a Halt as Engineers’ Strike Deepens Safety Concerns

The airline seniors’ claims of “seeking alternative ways” to certify the aircraft poses serious threats to flight safety. Use of coercion, or getting an unqualified engineer to release the aircraft to service (CRS), is a serious crime and violation of rules. A CRS is the assurance and commitment by the certifier that the plane is fit to be released for intended flight. This is a legal statement in the aviation legislation of all countries, and a…