ISLAMABAD – Aviation Division has decided to hand over the control ofIslamabad International Airport to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).All preparations in this regard are in place, and a final draft proposal isalso ready to be tabled before the federal cabinet.
On the other hand, PIA is also gearing up to take control of Pakistan’smost modern and equipped airport. The airline is finalizing names for anAirport Management Wing which will look after non-aeronautical services,security vigilance and the services provided to the passengers.——————————
An official of the Aviation Division informed reporters that after federalcabinet’s approval within three months, the airport will be handed over tothe national airline this year. However, the air traffic control systemshall remain with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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The CAA has shifted its Planning & Development Department from Islamabad toKarachi and PIA has taken control of the vacated building. Reports suggestthat the aviation authority is also going to release its daily wagesemployees working on Islamabad Airport.
