ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has suspended the license of a private carrier, Serene Air, over persistent non-availability of aircraft, coupled with frequent flight cancelations, the authority said on Saturday, adding the move is in line with the country’s aviation policy.
The Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Serene Air was withdrawn after all five aircraft in the airline fleet were deemed “unserviceable,” prompting a wave of cancelations affecting both domestic and international passengers, according to the PCAA.
Launched in 2017, the airline aspired to “modernize” Pakistan’s commercial aviation but struggled with mounting operational setbacks, including frequent flight cancelations in recent years.
“Out of the airline’s total fleet of five aircraft, none are currently available for flight operations,” the PCAA said in a statement.
“Even if a single aircraft becomes serviceable, as claimed by the airline, operations cannot be permitted as this would constitute a clear violation of the National Aviation Policy (NAP) 2023.”
