After starting its flight operations in November 2022, Fly Jinnah has quickly become one of the most prominent names in Pakistan’s aviation sector.
In a noteworthy development recently, Fly Jinnah has received clearance from Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate CAT III approaches, arrivals, and departures. Airlines with CAT III status can easily operate in extremely low visibility conditions.
The low-cost carrier is the only domestic airline in the country with CAT III certification for its entire fleet and all of its pilots.
It is expected to improve the airline’s capability to navigate and operate seamlessly in bad weather conditions, particularly during fog between the major cities of the country.
It is important to mention that the Category 3 (CAT III) of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) is of significant importance due to its capability to support landing operations in low visibility conditions.
Last year, the federal cabinet gave approval to Fly Jinnah for its international operations upon the recommendation of the Aviation Ministry.
Fly Jinnah’s international destinations will include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkiye, and the UAE.
Furthermore, the CAA had also ranked it at number 1 in its domestic flight punctuality rankings a few months ago. Fly Jinnah stood out with an impressive on-time departure rate of 87.93%, followed by Air Sial at 86.89%, Air Blue, which posted a rate of 78.36%, and Serene Airlines at 62%.
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Crap..our flight was diverted n way back to destination. They r good but their communication channels r pathetic.
Wrong info.. PIA can aslo operate where CAT III ILS approach is available
Please correct or remove this article. PIA has CAT III Capable Crew & Aircraft
This seems more like a paid article
Exactly, FJ is operating good wrt other domestic flights.
I’m pretty sure PIA has the equipment to perform cat III approaches (B777&A320)but yeah not all the pilots are cleared to do so
Hard to clear the pilots for CATIII approach when they all have fake degrees and no qualifications….
You are correct. PIA has and is carrying out CAT III B approaches since long but only on the B 777 aircraft. FLY Jinnah would be the first to do it the A320 s.
All the best
Completely wrong info. PIA and airbase already have CAT III rating since ages.
My flight had been getting cancelled since Monday from peshawar due to fog lmao this is all a lie. I had to travel via car then
Where the hell is PIA. Who is operating on all socioeconomic and difficult routes in PAK. Its deliberate attempt to defame national flag carrier.
Fares need to be reduced .
Just to enhance ur knowledge that cat 3 landing is only possible if the “airport runway” is equipped with CAT III system. So stop spreading false news.
Not the technology but only the certification which can merely be taken through political means..what a country PIA is at default rather privates are getting profits railway is on default and local buses getting huge profits…Wow
Totally wrong statement.
Flight nmbr 9P865 khi to Peshawar 23 Jan 2024 continuously cancel due to fog. A very very bad n weak communication system.
On 4th Jan 2024 I travelled from Karachi to Islamabad my flight time was 1300 hours which changed to 1500 hours and it departed from Karachi at about 1730 hours .. talking about punctuality is not justified.
PIA already operating CAT III A/B since ages in and outside Pakistan with B777. Shortfalls lies with CAA Airport CAT III facilities to other major airport like Multan, Sialkot, Peshawar, etc
Only LHE and ISB recently upgraded for CAT III operations.
Flight of FJ being delayed due to fog
And still it gets cancelled
That was highly appreciated, I am ex Iraqi Airways and ex MAS Malaysia Airlines Capt. I wish I had a chane to have a role in this yound and smart Airline.
Capt. Dr. Ibrahim Muhamadi
15000 flying hours
B737/200.300.400.500.800
B727-200
B747/200.400