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Introduction
Tailwind Aviation (SMC-PVT) LTD, is a firm that provides Aviation and Airlines Consultancy in Pakistan, mainly based in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
The company was founded by M. Afsar Malik, who has over 45 years of experience in the field of civil aviation, that includes:
- Commercial Airline License through Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
- Air Transport Regulation
- Economic Oversight
- Development of National Aviation Policy
- Airport Management
- Air Traffic Control Service
- Consumer Protection Services
Brief Summary of Career
After 14 years of service in Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy, he joined Civil Aviation Authority in 1987 as an Air Traffic Controller.
Summary of Experience in Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is as follows:
- Additional Director Consumer Protection: 11 May 2016 to 12 September 2016
- Airport Manager Islamabad Airport: 14 July 2015 to 10 May 2016
- Staff Officer to SAPM : July 2014 to July 2015
- Airport Manager Jinnah International Airport Karachi: June 2013 to June 2014
- G.M. Economic Oversight: 5 years (2008-2013)
- GM Consumer Protection: 4 years (2008-2011)
- C.M. Air Transport Bilaterals: 6 years (2002-2008)
- Air Traffic Controller: 15 years (1987-2002)
M. Afsar Malik maintains an active presence on Quora, which is a popular question-and-answer site, frequently used by the top professionals (CEOs, Investors, Decision Makers) of many Industries. He has answered over 100 questions, and is currently the most viewed writer on 6 subjects including the Airline Business.
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Tailwind Aviation (SMC-PVT) LTD., is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Print Newspaper and Media Coverage of M. Afsar Malik
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Can Pakistan’s new budget airline give domestic travel a lift? – Published in Nikkei Asia on November 22, 2022
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Another A320 aircraft to PIA’s fleet despite losses – Published in The Express Tribune on September 25, 2022
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Podcast: Why Pakistan Airlines are not Growing? By Aviation Geeks, Hosted by Mohammad Bilal Qureshi – Published on YouTube on Jun 20, 2022.
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Pakistan set to resume UK, EU flight operations after ICAO clearance – Published in The Express Tribune on January 05, 2022
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Opportunities for aviation industry are opening – Published on Geo Television Network, December 29, 2021
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Pakistan plans to split Civil Aviation Authority into regulatory, operational units – Published in Arab News PK, Saudi Research and Publishing Company, July 30, 2020
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Mistakes were made – Published in The News International, July 19th, 2020
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PIA, CAA and conflict of interest – Published in Dawn, The Business and Finance Weekly, July 13th, 2020
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Rupee depreciation drives up PIA revenue in 6 months – Published in The Express Tribune, November 27, 2019
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No plane sailing – Published in TNS (The News on Sunday), October 6, 2019
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Helping PIA at CAA’s expense – Published in Dawn, The Business and Finance Weekly, June 3rd, 2019
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The price of a flight by Kamal Siddiqi on Express Tribune | Published: May 27, 2019
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Zero-tax regime and PIA – Dawn – May 13, 2019
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Pakistan to review foreign airline service pacts to safeguard local industry – Arab News PK – April 28, 2019
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Revising aviation policy will not hurt Gulf carriers – Dawn – Published: April 8, 2019
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Will a fourth airline be successful in Pakistan? – Dawn – Published: February 25, 2019
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CAA to send new aviation policy to cabinet next month – Express Tribune – Published: February 16, 2019
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No more bumpy flights to northern areas – Dawn – Published: February 04, 2019
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PM Imran discusses major proposals to revive PIA – Express Tribune – Published: January 27, 2019
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On another flight – TNS – The News International – Published: January 20, 2019
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Only bankruptcy can end the PIA crisis – Dawn – Published: January 07, 2019
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PIA can take the Gulf carriers head on – Dawn – Published: December 24, 2018
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National Aviation Policy 2015 (Part 2) – The Nation – Published: November 01, 2018
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National Aviation Policy 2015 (Part 1) – The Nation – Published: October 31, 2018
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PIA saves Rs20m a month through austerity steps – Express Tribune – Published: January 6, 2019
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Air fares may go down as Air Sial set to begin flights – Express Tribune – Published: December 29, 2018
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New ‘Liberty Airline’ likely to fly Chitral route – Chitral News – Published: 10 Nov, 2018
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Air passenger traffic in Pakistan likely to double by 2037: Airbus – Express Tribune – Published: November 13, 2018
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As five new airlines plan to enter Pakistan, PIA stands to lose – Express Tribune – Published: January 29, 2018
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Emirates’ passenger traffic may rise in Pakistan with A380 flights – Express Tribune – Published: June 26, 2018
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Is it really possible to revive government-owned and managed airlines like PIA and Air India? – Express Tribune – Published: April 16, 2017
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SereneAir to start flights to Saudi Arabia soon – Express Tribune – Published: June 30, 2018
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With on-arrival tourist visa, Pakistan looks to revive industry and image – Express Tribune – Published: February 7, 2018
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Is an Upcoming Pakistani Airline Getting New Embraer E170LR Aircrafts? – ProPakistani.pk – Published: December 27 2017