FAA launches audit of Pakistan’s aviation oversight as step to restore direct US–Pakistan flights

The FAA has begun an on-site audit of Pakistan’s aviation oversight — a formal step toward restoring direct commercial flights between Pakistan and the United States. The review will evaluate Pakistan’s regulatory framework and safety oversight before U.S. authorities consider lifting restrictions on direct services.

Discovered 2025-09-07T20:04:14.659540-07:00 | 2025-09-07T20:04:14.659540-07:00

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  • Restoring direct US–Pakistan services hinges on satisfactory regulatory fixes; comparable safety improvements recently allowed Pakistan to regain access to Western markets (see the UK decision to lift its ban after reforms: https://hype.aero/?story=bef996ca-9302-47d3-8904-8fd72f39f60e).
  • The FAA audit is part of a broader trend of tighter regulator-led inspections and oversight in the region — similar special audits have flagged systemic safety gaps that forced corrective actions (see recent DGCA airport and carrier audits in India: https://hype.aero/?story=835fc603-2094-4fc2-a832-9a73009f7c0b).

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2025-09-07T20:04:14.659540-07:00
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