Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making efforts to bring two of its grounded aircraft back into service for flight operations.
The airline has decided to activate a Boeing 777 and an Airbus A320, which had been grounded for some time, as part of its efforts to expand its operational fleet.
The Boeing 777, a wide-body aircraft with a capacity of 440 seats, will be used mainly for flights to Europe and for the Hajj operation. The plane, which was grounded for more than a year, will resume flights from January 10.
The airline has also confirmed that two of the aircraft’s engines, required for the Boeing 777, will be delivered to Pakistan in the next two days. This will allow the plane to make its first flight to Paris on January 10.
The decision to reactivate the aircraft is expected to increase the airline’s fleet, bringing the total number of active aircraft to 18. The Boeing 777 will play a crucial role in European flight operations scheduled to begin in January. Additionally, the Airbus A320 will further strengthen PIA’s flight operations.
The revival of these aircraft is expected to boost PIA’s revenue by improving its operational capacity. With a greater frequency of flights to Europe and the incorporation of aircraft for the Hajj operation, the airline aims to meet the growing passenger demand.
The Boeing 777’s large seating capacity makes it ideal for long-haul flights, particularly to European destinations, while also supporting the annual Hajj operation, in which large numbers of passengers travel for religious purposes.
