Resumption of PIA’s flight operations to Europe have become brighter as a British Aviation Authority team has reached Pakistan on its nine-day tour, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday. 

The team is led by head of State Safety Captain Malcolm Rusby.  

The UK safety team will complete its audit work by February 16. The British team has started auditing of the Lights Department. The team will conduct a complete audit of the Civil Aviation Authority. It includes CAA’s flight standards, Safety Management System, Air Worthiness and other departments. 

The British team after completing audit of Civil Aviation Authority, will also conduct a comprehensive audit of the PIA. 

After audit of the British team, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will pay visit to Pakistan.

The EASA delegation will arrive in Pakistan on March 7. After complete and successful audit of EASA, the resumption of PIA’s flight operations could be allowed.  

For pilots’ examinations, the CAA has introduced British civil aviation system. 

Reporter: Saeed Ahmad