Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted permission to Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air to use Pakistani airspace for all their flights.
The permission covers the period from October 2026 to March 2027. The CAA has also issued flight schedules for both airlines during the approved period.
The decision allows the two Taiwanese carriers to operate flights through Pakistan’s airspace under the approved arrangements. However, the provided information does not specify individual flight routes or the number of flights involved.
The development comes as Pakistan continues administrative changes within its aviation sector. The country is also preparing to relocate the headquarters of two major aviation organizations from Karachi to Islamabad.
Pakistan Approves Airspace Access for Two Airlines
The CAA has authorized China Airlines and EVA Air to use Pakistan’s airspace for all flights covered by the permission. The approval remains valid for six months, from October 2026 through March 2027.
The aviation authority has also released the flight schedules for both carriers. These schedules outline the arrangements for their use of Pakistani airspace during the specified period.
Airspace access allows airlines to travel through a country’s designated airspace while following applicable aviation regulations. The latest approval establishes the period during which the two airlines can use Pakistan’s airspace.
Further operational details, including specific routes and flight frequencies, were not included in the provided information.
CAA and PAA Headquarters to Move to Islamabad
In a separate development, authorities decided in August 2026 to relocate the Civil Aviation Authority and Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) from Karachi to Islamabad.
Both organizations currently maintain their headquarters at Karachi Airport. Under the plan, their headquarters will move to Islamabad Airport.
A temporary headquarters will be established at Islamabad Airport to facilitate the initial transfer. The arrangement is intended to support the relocation of both organizations before their permanent facilities are ready.
The authorities have also formed a seven-member joint committee to supervise the transfer process. The committee includes officers from both the CAA and PAA.
Deputy Director General of the Airports Authority Sadiq Rehman has been appointed to lead the committee. Its responsibilities include determining a suitable location for the temporary headquarters.
Transfer Deadlines Set for Aviation Authorities
The CAA has been directed to move to its temporary headquarters by November 2026. Meanwhile, the PAA must complete its transfer by December 2026.
These deadlines establish separate timelines for relocating the two aviation organizations. The joint committee will oversee the process and help coordinate the necessary arrangements.
Despite the headquarters relocation, regional offices of both organizations will continue operating across the country. Their existing regional services are expected to remain unaffected by the administrative move.
The relocation is part of a broader administrative change involving Pakistan’s aviation institutions. Both organizations will shift their central operations to Islamabad while maintaining their regional presence.
Aviation Developments Continue in Pakistan
The airspace approval for China Airlines and EVA Air is separate from the planned headquarters relocation. However, both developments concern Pakistan’s aviation sector and its administrative operations.
The six-month permission provides an approved period for the Taiwanese carriers to use Pakistani airspace. Meanwhile, the CAA and PAA are preparing to meet their respective relocation deadlines.
The coming months will be important for implementing the headquarters transfer. The seven-member committee is responsible for overseeing arrangements and determining the location of the temporary facilities.
Pakistan’s aviation authorities will need to complete the relocation according to the announced schedule. Regional offices, however, will continue their regular operations throughout the country.
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