PIA, Shaheen Airlines likely to lose licenses owing to CAA's outstanding dues
Authorities have warned of revocation of licenses if the companies fail to make the payments
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Licenses of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Shaheen Air International are likely to be revoked owing to billions of outstanding dues to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
A report compiled by departmental account committee states that PIA owes Rs 18 billion to the aviation authority while Shaheen owes Rs 2 billion.
Authorities have warned of revocation of licenses if the companies fail to make the payments. Shaheen Airlines regular public transport, charter air transport and aerial work licenses are going to expire today.
On the other hand, PIA will need to renew its licenses on April 2 2016.
National airlines General Manager Daniyal Gilani said that the dues would be paid. He vowed to not let PIA’s licenses revoked.
