PIA’s First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands in Islamabad

Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed in Islamabad on Sunday, making it the first aircraft of its kind in any Pakistani airline's fleet.

Key points

• According to Boeing, the 787-9 seats 250 to 325 passengers and can fly up to 15, 370 km.
• It is one of two 787-9s leased from Norway's Norse Atlantic Airways under an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) accord, additionally known as a wet lease.
• PIA called it "a significant milestone in our journey towards transformation." PIA's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Specifications.
• The induction follows PIA getting clearance to operate the Boeing 787 in Pakistan.
• That means Norse Atlantic supplies the plane and its crew and remains responsible for maintenance and insurance.

In practice, the plane arrived from London Heathrow as flight PK-786 and was welcomed at Islamabad International Airport by PIA CEO Air Vice Marshal Aamir Hayat and his team. PIA called it "a significant milestone in our journey towards transformation." PIA's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Specifications.

Meanwhile, the Dreamliner is not owned by PIA. It is one of two 787-9s leased from Norway's Norse Atlantic Airways under an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) accord, additionally known as a wet lease.

According to Boeing, the 787-9 seats 250 to 325 passengers and can fly up to 15, 370 km. Until now, PIA's fleet consisted of 12 Boeing 777s, 15 Airbus A320s, and five ATRs. What This Means for You.

In practice, the aircraft is meant to add long-haul capacity on UK routes. PIA resumed direct London flights in March after six years and now runs seven weekly flights to the UK, so overseas Pakistanis flying between the two countries are the first to benefit from a newer, more comfortable cabin with modern in-flight entertainment.

For context, the induction follows PIA getting clearance to operate the Boeing 787 in Pakistan. PIA to Add Four Aircraft to Its Fleet.

It is additionally the first visible fleet upgrade since the Arif Habib Consortium took over PIA's management in June, with fleet renewal and new routes among its top priorities.

For context, the Aircraft Owners and Operators Association (AOOA) Pakistan welcomed the arrival but remarked new planes alone won't revive the airline without punctual flights, better booking systems, and improved customer service. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around pIA's First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands in Islamabad point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.