Mehwish Anwar becomes PIA’s first female flying spanner engineer

ISLAMABAD: (APP): Mehwish Anwar has made history by becoming the first female flying spanner engineer in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

According to a PIA spokesperson, she completed her inaugural flight coverage, marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s history.

The groundbreaking flight took place from Islamabad to Sukkur, where Mehwish ensured seamless engineering operations during the journey.

“Mehwish Anwar’s unwavering dedication, hard work, and consistency have set a remarkable example for others”, he said and added that her achievement has been hailed as a beacon of progress for women in the aviation industry.

Having started her engineering career in 2013, Mehwish earned her authorization as a flying spanner engineer in 2023.

Earlier, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) officially lifted the ban on Pakistan International Airlines, enabling the national carrier to resume flights to Europe.

According to a spokesperson for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the EASA has formally informed the Ministry of Aviation and the PIA management of their decision through an official communique.