RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines has inducted eleventh Airbus A320 into its fleet of operational aircraft with new engines and cabin decoration.

The aircraft had been grounded for ten months.

With the induction of Airbus AP-BOM with new engines and decorated cabin into its fleet of 34 aircraft, the number of its operational aircraft has become 18. Six Boeing 777s, one ATR, and eleven Airbus A320s.

A spokesman for PIA said that PIA’s operational fleet continues to grow rapidly as its 11th Airbus 320 AP-BOM has been inducted into the operational fleet with new engines.

The Airbus A320s plane was rolled out of the hangar with new paint and cabin decoration, said the spokesman.

He added that long-grounded Boeing 777 and ATR aircraft will also be added to PIA’s operational fleet in the next few days. Fleet rehabilitation will greatly improve PIA’s network expansion and product quality.

Earlier this week, PIA also introduced an in-flight internet system on domestic flights, which is gaining popularity among passengers.

Strict adherence to flight schedules, providing passengers with safe and high-quality products is a top priority, said the spokesman.

PIA’s flight schedule has 90pc regularity, besides operational fleet expansion and product improvement measures are part of our commitment, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PIA Khurram Mushtaq said.

Published in Dawn, December 23rd, 2024