On Tuesday, Fly Jinnah (FJ), a low-cost airline for domestic travel, declared that it has obtained the required permits to begin running flights out of Jinnah International Airport. FJ is a joint venture between the Air Arabia Group, which runs the first and biggest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, and the Lakson Group, one of Pakistan’s top corporate empires.
Following federal government clearance, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) issued it a licence for Regular Public Transport last year. The business announced in a news release today that it has obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operating License (AOL).
After undergoing thorough inspections by the PCAA, “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,” the press release states, adding that the airline was in “full compliance” with all technical and operational standards established by PCAA.
The business also stated that it will keep working closely with the PCAA to decide when to start operating flights. Iqbal Ali Lakhani, the chairman of FJ, added that a lot of work had gone into obtaining the permits and the business was looking forward to starting operations and boosting the economy.
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