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De Havilland Sells DHC8-400 To Barrick Gold For Pakistan Ops

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has announced the sale of a DHC8-400 turboprop aircraft to Barrick Gold, a leading international mining company. The aircraft will be utilized to support the company’s operational activities in Pakistan, providing essential regional connectivity and logistics in remote locations tied to its mining ventures.

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AirSial Adds A320 (MSN 4160) to Fleet on Lease

AirSial, a private Pakistani airline based in Sialkot, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4160. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for the A320ceo family, indicating AirSial’s continued preference for proven and efficient technologies as it grows its operational footprint.

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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.