ISLAMABAD: Following the tradition of assisting national organizations andthe instructions of its senior leadership, PAF has lent a hand to CivilAviation Authority for smooth and safe conduct of operations at the newlyconstructed Islamabad International Airport.

In coordination with and on request of CAA, a C-130 flight with passengersand luggage landed at the newly constructed runway of the airport on Fridayto assess instrument landing pattern and the quality of the landing strip.

Earlier, various PAF aircrafts including light weight Super Mushshaktrainer to PAF Hercules Transport aircraft had also landed at the runway,paving its way for the successful landing of the first PIA mock flight atthe airport.

To de-conflict the air traffic, PAF in consultation with CAA air trafficcontrollers has readjusted its flying training areas and routes for smoothapproach paths of New Islamabad International Airport.

Moreover, PAF has also established a state of the art Air Traffic ControlSquadron, manned by qualified controllers to ensure the smooth air trafficflow round the clock at the new airport.

Acting Director General Civil Aviation Authority, Air Vice MarshalUsaid-ur-Rehman Usmani has acknowledged the vigorous support of PAF inrunning the new airport and hoped that this mega project will usher in anew era of prosperity of country.