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Air India begins Employees Training for its Airbus A350

Air India has begun training its flight crews in preparation for the Airbus A350’s entry into service later this year.

A report claims that Air India has started preparing its pilots, flight attendants, and engineers to fly the Airbus A350. The now-privatized airline’s staff members have traveled to several locations to become familiar with the aircraft. This includes pilots using the simulator and engineers learning how to maintain the A350 from other Air India group airlines, according to the report.

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A group of engineers from AirAsia India and Vistara, both owned by the Tata group, recently undertook specialized training on the A350 at an Airbus facility. This tactical decision enables them to maintain their present qualifications for Airbus A320, Boeing 737, and Boeing 787 aircraft in addition to servicing the new A350 aircraft. The suitable cabin crew for the A350 aircraft is another priority for Air India. A written evaluation is part of the airline’s merit-based hiring procedure. Moreover, top representatives of the in-flight services department conducted interviews.

Pilots of the A320 aircraft will be picked initially, and then pilots of Boeing aircraft will train to fly the A350. For individuals switching from one Airbus model to another, shorter-duration training is made possible by the similarities of the cockpits of Airbus airplanes.

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A further arrangement made by Air India is for four Airbus trainers to oversee the newly qualified pilots. After completing the necessary training and checks, they will take on training positions.

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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.