Mehwish Anwar makes history as PIA’s first female flying spanner engineer

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Mehwish Anwar has made history by becoming Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) first female flying spanner engineer. Her groundbreaking achievement was marked by the successful completion of her inaugural flight coverage.

According to a PIA spokesperson, Mehwish ensured seamless engineering operations during the flight from Islamabad to Sukkur, marking a significant milestone in the history of the national carrier.

Her dedication, hard work, and consistency have been hailed as an inspiration for women in the aviation industry. "Mehwish Anwar's unwavering commitment has set a remarkable example for others," the spokesperson added.

Having started her career in 2013, Mehwish earned her authorization as a flying spanner engineer in 2023. Her success continues to inspire aspiring female professionals in the aviation sector, highlighting the progress of women in an industry traditionally dominated by men.

PIA to resume flights to EU in Jan

European aviation regulators may have lifted the ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate in various destinations across the European Union (EU). However, PIA is expected to resume flights to the EU starting January 2025, approximately one month from now.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Friday issued its authorization for PIA, paving the way for resumption of PIA's flight operation to the continent after nearly four and a half years and a loss of approximately Rs450 billion.

EASA had imposed a six-month temporary ban on all Pakistani airlines on June 30, 2020 after a government investigation launched in the wake of a PIA plane crash in Karachi revealed that licenses of 262 Pakistani pilots were fake.

Sources revealed that PIA's will first resume flight operation to Paris in January next year.