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PIA Plans to Acquire 16 Boeing Aircraft in Major Fleet Upgrade

PIA Moves to Modernize Fleet with Proposed Boeing Deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is planning to acquire 16 new Boeing aircraft as part of a major fleet modernization initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing passenger services. The development follows high-level meetings between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, PIA’s management, and senior Boeing officials in Washington, D.C.

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Both sides reviewed aircraft acquisition options and agreed to work toward finalizing the deal at the earliest. Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson assured Pakistan of the company’s full cooperation, while Mohsin Naqvi expressed confidence that the partnership would strengthen the national carrier’s long-term growth.

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Pakistan and Boeing Advance Talks on 16 New Aircraft for PIA

The proposed fleet expansion is expected to help PIA replace aging aircraft, reduce maintenance and fuel costs, expand domestic and international operations, and improve its competitiveness in the regional aviation market.

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