{
  "id": 17611775,
  "title": "PIA’s First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands in Islamabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/pias-first-boeing-787-dreamliner-lands-in-islamabad",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:45:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/01/pia-first-boeing-787-dreamliner-lands-islamabad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) introduced its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Islamabad on Sunday, marking the debut of this aircraft model in any Pakistani airline's fleet. The plane, operated under flight PK-786, originated from London Heathrow and touched down at Islamabad International Airport, where it was greeted by PIA CEO Air Vice Marshal Aamir Hayat and his team. PIA characterized the arrival as a \"significant milestone in our journey towards transformation.\"\n\nThe Dreamliner, rather than being owned by PIA, is one of two leased 787-9s from Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways under an ACMI deal, which includes aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance. This arrangement means Norse Atlantic is responsible for the aircraft, its crew, and their respective responsibilities, including maintenance and insurance coverage. Boeing specifies that the 787-9 can accommodate between 250 to 325 passengers and has a maximum range of 15,370 km.\n\nPrior to this, PIA's fleet comprised 12 Boeing 777s, 15 Airbus A320s, and five ATRs. The new aircraft is intended to enhance PIA’s long-haul capabilities, particularly on routes to the United Kingdom. PIA has resumed direct flights to London after a six-year hiatus and currently operates seven weekly flights to the UK, making the Dreamliner particularly beneficial for overseas Pakistani passengers who fly between the two countries. These passengers will experience a more modern cabin equipped with contemporary in-flight entertainment.\n\nThis development comes following PIA’s clearance to operate the Boeing 787 within its domestic airspace, symbolizing the airline's first significant fleet upgrade since June, when the Arif Habib Consortium assumed management. Their strategic priorities include fleet renewal and expanding the route network. While the Aircraft Owners and Operators Association (AOOA) Pakistan welcomed the arrival of the Dreamliner, they emphasized that the introduction of newer aircraft alone will not suffice to revitalize the airline without addressing punctuality, booking systems, and overall customer service.",
  "summary": "Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed in Islamabad on Sunday, making it the first aircraft of its … Read More The post PIA’s First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands in Islamabad appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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