民航局FC

Formation

The club was formed in 2017, before the start of 2018 National Challenge Cup, along with Pakistan Petroleum and Asia Ghee Mills. All the clubs were formed to take part in first ever football tournament in Pakistan since 2016 PFF Cup.

National Football Challenge Cup

Civil Aviation Authority played their first game on 28 April 2018 against Sindh Government Press in the opening match at All Brothers Football Stadium, Karachi. The Aviation Authority won 3–1. On 2 May 2018, Aviation Authority did a major upset after defeating six times and defending champions, Khan Research Laboratories 1–0 in final match of the group stage, with an 86th-minute goal from winger Zaid Umer. In the quarter-finals, Aviation Authority defeated newly formed Asia Ghee Mills 2–1. They faced eventual winners Pakistan Airforce in the semi-finals. After getting the lead in the 44th minute through Saeed A. Aziz, Aviation Authority conceded the goal in the 77th minute. The match went on to penalties after it ended 1–1 in the extra time, and Pakistan Airforce won 4–3. Aviation Authority faced newly formed Pakistan Petroleum in the third-place match, which they lost 5–1.

Pakistan Premier League

Aviation Authority won promotion after winning the play-off against Asia Ghee Mills. On 28 September 2018, Aviation Authority played their first top-flight match against newly promoted Sui Southern Gas, a 0–0 draw. Aviation Authority's first loss of the season was against National Bank in the second match day on 1 October 2018. On 27 October 2018, Aviation Authority did a major upset in the league, after drawing 2–2 with WAPDA away at Punjab Stadium. Their first victory came in the match day 10, on 4 November 2018, defeating Afghan Chaman 2–0. On 13 December 2018, Aviation Authority recorded their biggest victory after defeating relegation bound Baloch Nushki 6–1, with full-back Muhammad Naeem scoring five goals. On 20 December, Aviation Authority did a major upset by defeating WAPDA 2–0. Three days later, they defeated first placed Pakistan Airforce. On 30 December, they defeated Karachi Port Trust 5–2 away, the victory which confirmed the relegation of Karachi Port Trust for the first time in the Pakistan Premier League history. Their last match of the season was a 1–0 win over former champions Pakistan Army.