The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Friday suspended Serene Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC), effectively grounding all its domestic and international flights with immediate effect.

According to the official notification, the airline failed to meet the regulatory requirement of maintaining a minimum fleet size.

“Serene Air presently has zero … serviceable aircraft available for operations, rendering it incapable of sustaining the operational capacity required to conduct safe air operations in accordance with applicable PCAA rules and regulations,” the notice stated.

“Therefore, the air operator certificate issued to Serene Air is hereby suspended with immediate effect. You are directed to surrender the aforesaid certificates for endorsement forthwith.”

Currently, the airline has no serviceable aircraft available, rendering it unable to maintain safe and reliable flights. The authority has also notified the airline’s flight operations director and other relevant officials.

Airline’s response

Serene Air, in response, issued a statement saying its flight operations had been “temporarily suspended due to unforeseen circumstances.”

“This is a short-term pause, and our team is working diligently with authorities to ensure a swift return to service. Your safety, comfort, and trust remain our top priority. We kindly request your patience during this period,” the airline said.