Fly Jinnah (FJ), a low-cost air carrier for domestic routes, on Tuesday announced that it had secured the necessary licenses to start operating flights from the Jinnah International Airport. FJ is a joint venture between Lakson Group, one of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerates, and the Air Arabia Group — operator of the first and largest low-cost carrier of the Middle East and North Africa.
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) granted it a Regular Public Transport licence last year after approval from the federal government. In a press release issued today, the company said it had received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operating License (AOL).
“Securing the AOC and AOL confirms that Fly Jinnah has met all the professional capabilities, adheres to all safety regulations, and has proven safe and secure to operate as a passenger and cargo airline following the completion of rigorous inspections by the PCAA,” the press release reads, elaborating that the airline was in “full compliance” with all technical and operational requirements set by PCAA.
It added that the company would continue to coordinate closely with the PCAA to determine the date for launching airline operations. Furthermore, FJ Chairman Iqbal Ali Lakhani said a lot of effort had gone into availing the licenses and the company was looking forward to launching its operations and contributing to the economy.
