‘Aviation sector losing altitude’

KARACHI: Aviation sector was continuously losing altitude in the absence of favourable policies, an industry official said on Thursday.

“This downfall is evident from the discontinuation of many national and international airlines’ operations over the last 10 years,” Kashif Sehbai, chairman Shaheen Air International (SAI) said addressing the country’s first ever aviation conference, which was oragnaised by his airlines.

“It is highly unfortunate that Pakistan-based airlines are being given the chances to expand their operations much outside the country.”

Sehbai urged the representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to support the country’s airlines by allowing them to expand their routes, which would not only increase their operations but also provide more flying options to customers.

“It is high time that we moved from terrorism to tourism and used what nature has bestowed upon us in the benefit of our country to attract tourists which is not only good in terms of business but will also help in building a positive global image of Pakistan,” he said.