The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Bernd Hildenbrand, visited the Ramp Services and Food Services divisions of the airline here on Sunday, an official of the national flag carrier said.
During the visit, the PIA CEO inspected the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and passenger transport vehicles refurbished by PIA, using indigenous resources, saving millions to the airline.
Talking to senior PIA management on the occasion, the CEO expressed satisfaction that during the last one year PIA has added 24 new GSE which include AC vans, baggage belts, ambu-lifters and hi-lifters, while four Ground Power Units are on their way.
In addition, renovation of old equipments is also being done using airline's indigenous resources.
He said an airline is not only the aircraft and ground equipments are its integral part but unfortunately PIA's current ground equipments are mostly over 25 years old and no investment was done for many years. That is why, he said, it is very important that all existing equipments are taken good care of so that it serves the airline well in the months and years to come.
The CEO was pleased to note that a lot of improvements have been brought about in the working of these divisions.
He said work is being done in the right direction but there's still a long way to go.
Hildenbrand asked the management to ensure improved efficiency in their respective departments, particularly focusing on cleaning and maintenance of ground support equipments.