Award for PIA

Published May 19, 2005

KARACHI, May 18: Pakistan International Airlines received an award from Manchester Airport Authorities in recognition of its adherence to navigation procedures within the heavily crowded Manchester airspace, says a press release. Capt. Asif A. Raza, director flight operations received the award from Mr John Spooner, Managing director, Manchester Airport, on behalf of the airline. PIA’s efforts in the last year to enforce strict adherence to procedures among pilots has resulted in 95pc navigational accuracy.

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