Houston, Texas USA – CPaT Global today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). CPaT will be providing PIA with our full Pilot Training Suite, comprised of Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Procedures, and General Subjects, for their Airbus A320 CEO, ATR 72/42-500, and Boeing B777 fleets.
“It is our honor to support Pakistan’s largest and oldest airline, Pakistan International Airlines,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “PIA will utilize CPaT’s robust library of Aircraft System Courses, Aircraft Procedures and Operational Specialty Courses, that will be customized to match PIA’s fleet configuration and unique operating environment.”
“PIA feels proud to be associated with CPaT which is a leading aviation distance learning player in the world,” said Abdullah Khan, the Head of Corporate Communications and Official Spokesperson of the airline. “Through this smart solution, we expect that the training quality of Pakistani pilots will improve manifolds; and the learning opportunities that it will create shall be sought after by all the relevant players in the region”.
Pakistan International Airlines is based out of Karachi, Pakistan.
About Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines, abbreviated PIA, is an international airline that serves as the flag carrier of Pakistan under the administrative control of the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan for Aviation. Its central hub is Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, while Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and Islamabad International Airport serve as secondary hubs.
PIA is Pakistan’s largest airline and operates a fleet of 30+ aircraft. The airline operates nearly 50 flights daily, servicing 20 domestic destinations and 27 international destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. In addition to commercial flight operations, PIA also owns the Sofitel Paris Scribe Hotel in Paris, and The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The airline operates a frequent flier program, PIA Awards +, and has several codeshares and interline agreements.