PIA to add two Boeing Dreamliners to fleet in November

Summary

• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to expand its aircraft fleet with two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to arrive in November.
• The agreement will support PIA’s international expansion while allowing Norse Atlantic to deploy its aircraft through new leasing opportunities.
• Norse Atlantic Chief Executive Officer Eivind Roald said the agreement was part of the airline’s strategy to find new opportunities for deploying its aircraft through aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) arrangements.

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to expand its aircraft fleet with two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to arrive in November. The move is aimed at increasing capacity on long-haul routes, particularly between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, and providing passengers with more travel options.

The national flag carrier has signed a lease agreement with Norway-based Norse Atlantic Airways for the two wide-body aircraft. The agreement will support PIA’s international expansion while allowing Norse Atlantic to deploy its aircraft through new leasing opportunities.

The Dreamliners are expected to operate on routes connecting Pakistan with the UK, where demand for direct travel remains significant. The additional aircraft will help PIA accommodate more passengers and strengthen its services in an important international market.

PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat said the United Kingdom remained a key market for the airline. He said the agreement would increase available capacity and provide passengers with more options for travelling between the two countries.