Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has acquired another A-320 plane for its fleet. With this addition, the national flag carrier hopes to improve its operations on international and domestic routes.
Speaking in this regard, Abdullah Hafeez, PIA’s spokesperson, said that this is the second A-320 aircraft inducted by the PIA this year. This jet has been acquired on a dry lease of six years.
National flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has an option to buy the aircraft it is currently leasing, once the lease expires, said a spokesperson.
PIA had originally floated a tender for the acquisition of four A-320s last year to provide its customers with the latest travel facilities, the spokesperson added. All stakeholders involved in the agreement mutually understand this option.
PIA has inducted its first A-320 jet this year in April, which is now being operated on domestic, regional, and Gulf routes. With the induction of the second A-320 jet, the total number of A-320s in PIA’s fleet has now reached 14.
Overall, the number of PIA’s fleet has reached 32. In addition to the 14 A-320s, the national flag carrier has 6 ATRs and 12 Boeing 777s. Following the induction of 2 more A-320s, PIA’s fleet will jump to 34.
