British aviation team has completed the aviation security inspection, created for the best practices on air safety performance and building relationships with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).
According to a statement from the British High Commission, the United Kingdom Department of Transport supported the trip of the National Security Partnership (SSP) team. The team collaborates closely with the PCAA and the industry to establish lasting security cooperation.
All PCAA-accredited airlines remain on the United Kingdom’s aviation security list for safety reasons. Therefore, the SSP team’s assistance will not directly result in Pakistan’s delisting, but the idea is to assist the Pakistani government in achieving this objective.
Andrew Dalglish, Charge d’Affaires at the British High Commission in Islamabad, stated that direct flights between the United Kingdom and Pakistan enable the mobility of people and enterprises. “The British High Commission recognizes the significance of this to Pakistan Airlines. Our visit and sustained assistance indicate our dedication to assisting the Pakistani government in achieving this objective for the benefit of British and Pakistani citizens.”
To be removed from the aviation security list, Pakistan must prove compliance with international safety standards. It is an integrated procedure requiring proof, on-site evaluation, and technical hearings.
According to reports, a CAA National Security Partnership Program Head, Captain Malcolm Rusbyteam, has arrived in Karachi to audit the PCAA and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). After the audit, a second team from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is planned to visit Pakistan in March or April, according to sources. After this assessment, it is anticipated that the restriction on Pakistani airlines flying to European countries will be lifted, they added.
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