Speaking at the conference, Kashif Sehbai, chairman, Shaheen Air said, "Due to various reasons, our aviation sector has taken a hit, due to which many international airlines closed their operations in Pakistan during last 10 years and our Pakistani-based airlines didn't get the chance to expand their operations outside the country.
"We are here to discuss the opportunities, how we can capitalize the same for the betterment of the industry and take it to new heights. It is high time that we move from terrorism to tourism and use what nature has bestowed upon us in benefit of our country to attract tourists which is not only good in terms of business but will also help in building a positive global image of Pakistan".
The conference, which held in Islamabad attended by Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Chairman Standing Committee of Senate of Pakistan for Cabinet Secretariat and Establishment Division as chief guest while others were Farooq Rehmatullah, Ex Director General, Civil Aviation Authority, Air Marshal Shahid Latif (Retd), Ex Vice Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air force, Lieutenant-General Munir Hafeez (Retd), Ex-Chairman, National Accountability Bureau and Ex Corps Commander, Major General Javed Aslam Tahir (Retd), Ex Director General Army Aviation and Commander Pakistan Army Aviation Command along with representatives from other domestic airlines.
They appreciated the initiative taken by SAI to provide a platform for all the stakeholders to discuss about the future of aviation industry. Representatives from Pakistan Army, Navy and Air force committed on improving the security situation in the country for the betterment of aviation industry which will further stabilize the economy. Representatives from CAA, Shaheen Air and airline partners assured of keeping their differences aside and work together for a better future of the aviation sector in Pakistan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2017