PIAMS to bridge knowledge gap in aviation studies

PALPA Chairman Institute of Aviation and Management Sciences (PIAMS) Captain Suhail Baluch said Pakistan’s first institute for aviation studies is striving to bridge the knowledge-gap of the country’s professionals to keep pace with the dynamics of international aviation business.
Addressing an introductory session on first Masters degree in business aviation, he said: “Our inability to keep pace with the evolving trends of international aviation and the knowledge-gap of our aviation professionals has been identified as a major factor contributing to the downfall of Pakistan’s aviation industry’ specially PIA, the national flag carrier, which was once a symbol of national pride and was known all over the world for excellence, is now only a shadow of its glorious past.”. In the current scenario, the establishment of PIAMS is a breath of fresh air and provides hopes for the revival of the local aviation industry, he said.
He was of the view that although a number of private airlines have sprung up in recent years and have begun domestic and international operations, Pakistan’s commercial aviation sector, once a thriving and vibrant industry, is facing multiple challenges today. After an auspicious beginning, it is hoped that PIAMS would fill the void of an educational institute in the field of aviation management and to become a vital exponent for the revival of Pakistan’s ailing aviation industry in the years to come, he hoped.
Piams has been recognized by the government of of Sindh and is affiliated with the University of Karachi. PIAMS is the first educational institute of the country offering BBA and MBA programs in the discipline of Aviation Management. Supported by PIA and CAA, the Institute has already completed its first semester of BBA and MBA programs.