Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has received clearance to operate the Boeing 787 in Pakistan for the first time, after aviation officials completed the inspection.
According to details, a delegation led by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director General Nader Shafi Dar inspected the aircraft at Oslo Airport and granted permission for its operation.
Two More Aircraft to Be Inspected
The second Boeing 787 will be inspected at Oslo Airport on Monday. The third aircraft is scheduled for inspection at London Airport on November 20.
Earlier this month, PIA signed a deal with Norwegian aviation group Norse Atlantic for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to expand its long-haul capacity between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
First Flight on October 31
PIA will operate its first Boeing 787 flight on October 31. Flight PK-786 will depart from London for Islamabad and is expected to land in Islamabad with passengers on November 1.
The airline will also introduce a new uniform for its staff on the same day, alongside the launch of operations with the new aircraft.
According to reports, the three Boeing 787s are expected to strengthen PIA’s international network and help the airline offer better services to passengers. The airline is also working to upgrade the cabins of its Boeing 777 fleet to improve the passenger experience on long-haul routes.
Source: ARY News
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