Aerospace

Bomb Threats In Iranian Flight Moving To China; IAF Jets Scrambled To Intercept

When flying above Indian airspace, a Mahan, Iran-based airline identified the bomb threat and immediately alerted Delhi ATC.

When flying above Indian airspace, a Mahan, Iran-based airline identified the bomb threat and immediately alerted Delhi ATC. Indian Air Force swindled the fighter jet to follow the aircraft for additional controls as soon as they received the information.

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Mahan Air pilots were instructed by Delhi ATC Airport to land aircraft in the Jaipur airport. They did so after briefly descending the aircraft, and the altitude was adjusted on the Flight Radar flight tracking website. However, Mahan Air continued to fly to Guangzhou, China, as its destination.

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A bomb threat was received on board a Mahan Air Airbus A340 as it was flying over Indian airspace, coming from Tehran, Iran, and the Indian Air Force scrambled fighter fighters a short while ago. Up till it exited Indian airspace, the IAF fighters escorted the flight.

A Mahan Air flight, Tehran -> Guangzhou, received a bomb threat when flying over India. According to @ANI "Delhi ATC suggested the aircraft to go to Jaipur but the aircraft pilot refused & left Indian airspace"

Currently about 2h away from Guangzhou https://t.co/mk6FioNbBe pic.twitter.com/D3nUinv1Mu

— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) October 3, 2022

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The plane circled above Delhi’s airspace in preparation for landing, but the pilot ultimately elected to go on. Details are still a mystery, and only the truth will be revealed after the landing.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.