PIA's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) introduced its inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, leased in the previous month, to Islamabad from London on Sunday. A PIA representative disclosed in a statement that the company became the first Pakistani airline to integrate a Boeing 787-9 into its fleet. The new aircraft, operated on PK786, was greeted by PIA CEO Aamir Hayat and his team upon landing at Islamabad airport.

The Dreamliner is equipped with contemporary technology, such as in-flight entertainment, and boasts a spacious and comfortable cabin. According to the spokesperson, the inclusion of the Dreamliner is part of PIA's strategy to modernize its fleet and enhance its international network. The spokesperson emphasized PIA's commitment to delivering international-standard travel facilities and a more comfortable air travel experience for passengers through modern aircraft.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a long-range, twin-engine plane, can accommodate up to 325 passengers. Prior to this acquisition, PIA's fleet comprised 12 Boeing 777 jets, 15 Airbus A320 planes, and five smaller ATRs. In September, PIA signed an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to procure two state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

The airline aims to expand its fleet to accommodate rising demand and bolster direct long-haul flights between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The Dreamliner's arrival in Islamabad marks a significant step in PIA's expansion and its goal of providing enhanced travel facilities to passengers.