Pakistan’s Aviation Industry and PIA MCQs with Answer
Which organization regulates civil aviation in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
b) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
c) Air Transport Association
d) Pakistan Aviation Board
Which is the national flag carrier airline of Pakistan?
a) AirBlue
b) SereneAir
c) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
d) Shaheen Air
In which year was Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) founded?
a) 1955
b) 1947
c) 1960
d) 1971
Which airport is the largest and busiest in Pakistan?
a) Allama Iqbal International Airport
b) Jinnah International Airport
c) Islamabad International Airport
d) Bacha Khan International Airport
What is the IATA code for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)?
a) PK
b) PI
c) PAK
d) PIA
Which Pakistani airline was the first to operate an all-female flight crew?
a) AirBlue
b) SereneAir
c) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
d) Shaheen Air
Which authority manages Pakistan’s airspace?
a) Pakistan Air Force
b) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
c) Ministry of Defense
d) Pakistan Space Agency
Which country helped Pakistan establish PIA?
a) USA
b) UK
c) China
d) India
Which aircraft manufacturer supplies most of PIA’s fleet?
a) Boeing
b) Airbus
c) Bombardier
d) Embraer
Which airport serves as the main hub for PIA?
a) Lahore Airport
b) Islamabad International Airport
c) Jinnah International Airport
d) Multan Airport
Which airline was banned by the European Union due to safety concerns?
a) AirBlue
b) PIA
c) SereneAir
d) Fly Jinnah
What does ICAO stand for in aviation?
a) International Civil Aviation Organization
b) International Cargo Aviation Office
c) Independent Civil Air Operations
d) International Council of Airline Operators
Which Pakistani city has the newest international airport?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Islamabad
d) Quetta
What was PIA’s famous slogan?
a) “We Fly High”
b) “Great People to Fly With”
c) “Sky is Our Limit”
d) “Beyond Horizons”
Which of these airlines is NOT based in Pakistan?
a) AirBlue
b) SereneAir
c) Emirates
d) PIA
Which factor has significantly impacted PIA’s financial performance?
a) Rising fuel prices
b) Increased tourism
c) More government subsidies
d) Expansion of fleet
Which international city was PIA’s first long-haul destination?
a) New York
b) London
c) Beijing
d) Dubai
Which airline was the first in South Asia to introduce jet aircraft?
a) PIA
b) Air India
c) SriLankan Airlines
d) Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Which aircraft model is widely used by PIA for international flights?
a) Boeing 777
b) Airbus A320
c) ATR 42
d) Embraer E190
Which country has the highest number of direct flights operated by PIA?
a) USA
b) UAE
c) Australia
d) Canada
Which Pakistani airport is named after a former Prime Minister?
a) Benazir Bhutto International Airport
b) Allama Iqbal International Airport
c) Jinnah International Airport
d) Bacha Khan International Airport
What is the role of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in aviation?
a) Managing flight schedules
b) Manufacturing and maintaining aircraft
c) Regulating ticket prices
d) Controlling air traffic
Which international airline was once trained by PIA?
a) Emirates
b) Qatar Airways
c) Turkish Airlines
d) Lufthansa
Which city is home to Pakistan’s major aviation training institute?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Rawalpindi
Which of the following is a low-cost airline in Pakistan?
a) SereneAir
b) Fly Jinnah
c) AirBlue
d) PIA
Which of the following is a major issue in Pakistan’s aviation industry?
a) Overstaffing in airlines
b) Lack of demand for flights
c) No international flights
d) Absence of air traffic control
What was the reason for PIA’s European flight suspension?
a) Pilot license controversy
b) High ticket prices
c) Lack of passengers
d) Engine failures
Which year did PIA operate its first international flight?
a) 1955
b) 1960
c) 1952
d) 1970
Which of the following airlines was NOT previously operated in Pakistan?
a) Bhoja Air
b) Shaheen Air
c) Orient Airways
d) Etihad Airways
Which of the following is an initiative to improve Pakistan’s aviation sector?
a) Privatization of PIA
b) Reduction of air traffic control
c) Closing of major airports
d) Banning of private airlines