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AirSial Expands Fleet with New Leased Aircraft

AirSial (Pakistan) is enhancing its operations with the acquisition of additional aircraft to meet its growing demand. The airline has signed an agreement to lease two Airbus A320s from AerCap (Ireland), which will increase the carrier’s fleet to nine aircraft upon delivery. These additions are part of AirSial’s strategy to strengthen its capacity and network.

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Pakistan International Airlines May Be Sold to Foreign Government

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) may soon be sold to a foreign government, with negotiations likely to be conducted with Qatar or Abu Dhabi following a recent bid rejection. The Privatization Commission reportedly turned down a low bid from the Blue World Consortium (Pakistan), setting the stage for potential foreign ownership. This development is aligned with Pakistan’s goals to privatize its struggling national carrier, which has…

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PCAA Warns Serene Air to Restore Grounded Fleet or Face Sanctions

Serene Air, a Pakistan-based airline, has reportedly been warned by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to return four of its grounded aircraft to operational status. The PCAA’s warning indicates that failure to comply could result in “serious sanctions” against the airline, potentially impacting its license or operational capabilities. However, Serene Air has denied receiving any official…

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Fly Jinnah to Launch Lahore-Dammam Nonstop Route in November 2024

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s emerging low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of a new nonstop route connecting Lahore and Dammam, set to commence on November 16, 2024. This new service will be operated by the Airbus A320, adding to Fly Jinnah’s expanding network and offering travelers in Pakistan a direct link to Saudi Arabia.