RAWALPINDI: A delegation of the Oman Civil Aviation Authority arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a four-day visit to review security measures in place at airports.

On arrival at the Lahore Airport, the Omani delegation was welcomed by the airport manager and security directorate officers.

A spokesman for the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority said that the delegation, led by Ayub Hilal Al-Frai, was briefed about security measures related to passengers and goods at Allama Iqbal International Airport.

The Omani CAA delegation will also visit Islamabad International Airport after the Lahore airport visit.

During the visit to the Lahore Airport, the Omani team was informed about security related to the airport, aircraft and cargo, the spokesman said.

He said that the purpose of the visit was to review the security provided to direct flights to Oman at both airports. The Omani delegation inspected airlines, Airport Security Force, ground handlers and catering security measures at the Lahore Airport.

The spokesman said that these visits were in accordance with the International Aviation Cooperation standards laid by ICAO.

Published in Dawn, July 18th, 2023