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Civil Aviation Authority (Urdu: سازمان هواپيمايي كشوري) (CAA) is the public corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of aviation in Pakistan. Nearly all the civilian airports in Pakistan are managed by the CAA.
[edit] HistoryThe Civil Aviation Authority was created in December 1982 to handle all matters related to Civil Aviation in Pakistan. In order to keep up with the rapid advancement in the field of aviation, it was felt that an autonomous body was required to bring the country's aviation infrastructure and facilities at par with international standards. [edit] FunctionsThe CAA not only serves as a regulatory body on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, its functions include provision of services such as facilitation, air space management, Air Traffic Control and Fire Fighting Services. The Authority is also responsible for the planning, development and maintenance of all civil aviation infrastructure in the country. For the fulfillment of its function as a regulatory body, the CAA ensures conformity to the standards laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), regard to flight safety, aircraft maintenance and medical fitness of pilots, air traffic controllers and engineers. It is also responsible for negotiating of air services agreements with other countries. The functions of CAA are carried out by professionals, through various Directorates at the Headquarters, assisted by five Zonal offices, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, and the Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI) in Hyderabad. The Directorates at the headquarters include Personnel Licensing Office, Flight Standards, Airworthiness, Air transport, Legal and Accident Investigation Board. [edit] StructureThe Civil Aviation headquarters are located in Karachi. The Director General is the head and th Deputy Director General is next in line. The airports are managed by Airport Managers and their deputies. Terminal Managers and their deputies are also involved in airport management. Moreover, managers for Passenger Protocol, Porter Facility and Janitorial handle their departments. [edit] AchievementsSince its inception, the CAA has endeavored to improve the aviation facilities in Pakistan.The number of airports has risen to 42 from 23 in 1982. Besides to the maintenance, extension and renovation of existing lounges. Karachi's prestigious Jinnah Terminal Complex, and the Aeronautical communication and control project providing total radar coverage to Pakistan's air space, are testament to CAA's commitment to bring Pakistan's aviation-related facilities up to par with the best in the world. [edit] RecognitionAccording to Service Performance Survey (SPS), a recent survey conducted by Singapore Airlines,the Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore is ranked the world’s leading airport in terms of service performance out of 18 airports from around the world, including Dubai Airport, Capetown Airport, Mumbai Airport and Campbell Town Airport UK for its good terminal services and effective management.
[edit] Major Traffic Flows By AirportThe following table provides details of the major traffic flows by Airport in Pakistan in terms of passenger numbers, aircraft movements, cargo as well as mail during the year 2007. The results were collected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan[1]
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