Boeing, Pakistan discuss PIA fleet modernisation, earlier aircraft deliveries
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed PIA’s fleet modernisation with Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson, as the airline looks to acquire new aircraft and explore options to accelerate deliveries. Aurangzeb met Nelson during his visit to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The meeting discussed PIA’s fleet modernisation and broader cooperation in…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Boeing Global President Dr. Brendan Nelson during his visit to attend the 81st UN General Assembly. They discussed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) fleet modernisation, potential earlier deliveries, financing support from the US Export-Import Bank, and engine procurement. The minister also explored PIA's privatisation plans, airport management outsourcing, and enhanced aviation-safety capacity.
In another meeting, Aurangzeb discussed Pakistan's Hepatitis C elimination programme, highlighting progress challenges and seeking Abbott Pharmaceuticals' technical assistance. They also addressed regulatory capacity, pharmaceutical exports, oncology treatment delays, and hardship medicine pricing cases. The finance minister echoed concerns over Pakistan's climate vulnerability and called for improved adaptation frameworks, early-warning systems, and bankable projects to address climate risks.
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