CAA suspends aircraft refueling at Nawab Shah airport

Karachi: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has suspended the refueling facility for aircrafts at Nawab Shah airport on Thursday.

According to CAA notification, the aircrafts have been informed to carry extra fuel amid the suspension of the refueling facility at Nawab Shah airport.

The direction issued by the CAA stated that the refueling facility would remain suspended for the next three months.

Previously, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) made the historic decision on Wednesday to build a "state-of-the-art" air traffic control (ATC) tower at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) made important decisions aimed at enhancing airport safety protocols and infrastructure during a board meeting held in Karachi.

At Jinnah International Airport, the authorities have chosen to build a state-of-the-art Rescue Fire Fighting (RFF) complex and an ATC tower.

It is important to note that a nine-member committee was formed in order to split the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The committee will be responsible to transfer the current assets and funds to these two organizations as well as oversee the transfer of employees, records, offices, and furniture. Additionally, the committee will have the authority to distribute machinery, vehicles, and funds.