Airlines

A Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Crashes In Mogadishu Airport

An Embraer EMB 120 twin turboprop regional commuter plane crashed on arrival at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde airport. The domestic flight, operated by Halla Airlines, was carrying 30 passengers from Garowe, the capital of Puntland in northeastern Somalia, to Mogadishu.

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The SCAA issued a brief statement stating that “there was no fatality from the accident aside from minor injuries.” “The Somali Civil Aviation Authority would like to reaffirm that the preliminary report will be released once the current investigation concludes.”

Video of aircraft type E120, operated by HALLA AIRLINE, crash landing on Runway 05 at Aden Ade International Airport (AAIA) today, at 12:23pm local time.

All 34 crew and passengers on board have survived according to the Somali Civil Aviation Authority . One person suffered… pic.twitter.com/tMrX7mcxsY
— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) July 11, 2023

Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia (6O-AAD, unk origin) was damaged beyond repair in a landing accident at Mogadishu-Intl Airport (HCMM), Somalia. An unknown number of the 30 people on board were injured. The flight from Garowe veered off the runway where it came to hit… pic.twitter.com/OxYhrosMkJ
— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) July 11, 2023

Social media posts revealed a Halla Airlines plane with a separate cockpit close to a short concrete wall. The accident’s causes are unknown. At the time of the collision, the sky was cloudy. The aircraft was departing from Garowe when it encountered difficulties landing since its gear was malfunctioning.

According to Fardowsa Osman Egal, the aviation minister for Somalia, there were 30 passengers and 4 crew members on board the aircraft when it crashed.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.