US bans PIA over forged licences scandal
Pakistan, July 10 -- The United States (US), Following the European Union (EU), has also suspended the authorization for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate in the country over the alleged forged licences scandal.
The authority has imposed ban on PIA owing to safety concerns, as per to a declaration released by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Pakistan was reportedly advised of the United States ban by email. The ban stands for six months and is attributed to issues with pilot licenses. Also affected are the special flight licenses previously issued to PIA by the United States.
The ban by the United States and the duration aligns it with the position taken by Europe's aviation authority. The UAE has also suspended fl...
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