The Punjab government has dismissed reports that its first government-owned airline, Air Punjab, has been scrapped, confirming that the project remains active despite delays.
Punjab Transport Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch said the Iran-US war and the ongoing oil crisis have slowed progress, but the government has no plans to cancel the project.
He confirmed that Air Punjab has obtained a license from the Civil Aviation Authority and that the process of leasing aircraft is underway.
According to Baloch, the provincial government plans to lease six aircraft in the initial phase as work continues to make the airline operational.
The Air Punjab project was approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as part of the provincial government’s efforts to improve air connectivity and provide affordable travel options.
Earlier, the Punjab government had announced plans to launch the airline with modern aircraft. A review meeting chaired by the chief minister also identified the Lahore-Islamabad route as the airline’s initial operational corridor.
The government had also initiated recruitment for key management positions, including chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer, as part of preparations for the airline’s launch.
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