Pakistan

By Tony Osborne
Dhruv light utility helicopters operated by the Indian air force and army have been allowed to return to operations.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The China National Space Administration has picked 10 projects from 11 countries and regions to be part of its Chang’e-8 lunar mission.
Space Exploration

By Alan Dron
Rapidly escalating tensions between Pakistan and India could lead to major airspace problems for international airlines in the region.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The China Manned Space Agency will select and train two Pakistani astronauts, one of whom will serve as a payload specialist onboard the Tiangong space station.
Operations & Safety

By Adrian Schofield
Pakistan International Airlines has achieved its first profit in 21 years, helping its prospects for privatization, according to a senior government official.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal will begin its first scheduled routes to South Asia in February.
Airports & Networks

By Matthew Jouppi
The Aviation Week Intelligence Network is tracking $193 billion in open opportunities for military aircraft over the next decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
EASA has lifted a four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating to Europe, which was triggered by the fatal crash of Flight 8303.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has confirmed the long-rumored procurement of the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft by Azerbaijan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The trend toward airline privatization has been gathering momentum in the South Asia region since the pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The Pakistani government had previously expected final bids for PIA in early August—but the deadline has now been shifted to the end of September, according to reports.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
IPS Airways will be a “virtual airline” handling ticket and admin functions; flights will be performed by Germany’s Universal Sky Carrier using Airbus A340-600s
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Pakistan and Bangladesh have become the two countries that owe the most money—more than $700 million—to overseas airlines, according to IATA.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The Pakistan government will soon consider whether to grant final approval for a plan to sell a majority stake in Pakistan International Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
Pakistani combat aircraft and UAS have struck targets in Eastern Iran a day after Tehran conducted a missile and drone strike in Western Pakistan.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Qatari Eurofighter Typhoons are operating with Pakistani Chengdu J-10Cs in the first military drills bringing the two canard fighter types together.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Pakistan Air Force is planning to acquire the Chinese J-31/FC-31 combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Pakistan and Belarus have joined the China-led International Lunar Research Station program, according to the China National Space Administration.
Space

By Steve Trimble
No longer reliant on Russian engines, China is pushing fighter exports in new markets, but can it score a breakthrough order?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Omani LCC SalamAir intends to add more flights and destinations in Pakistan.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Turkish uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer Baykar is to undertake research and development activities in Pakistan under a new project led by the Pakistan Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Just days after Azerbaijan was inducted into the Kaan combat aircraft program, Turkey is planning to begin negotiations with Pakistan to do the same.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Talks are under way between EASA and the Pakistan CAA over allowing Pakistan International Airways (PIA) to resume flights to the European Union (EU).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Fly Jinnah plans to fill the gap for low-cost capacity on domestic routes before expanding internationally.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Service from Doha to Pakistan’s seventh largest city will restart later this month after a hiatus of almost two years.
Airports & Networks