Senate body endorses PIA’s expansion, appreciates improvement in service
A Senate Standing Committee on Aviation has asked Pakistan International Airlines to expand its fleet and network. Senator Mushahidullah Khan said there is an improvement in PIA’s performance, especially its fleet has doubled as compared to 5 years ago while a reduction in losses are also being witnessed. However, there is a need to expand it further for the convenience of public. President & CE PIA Musharraf Rasool Cyan said building on ongoing efforts expansion in PIA is underway and within 2 to 3 years a significant expansion will be there. He said new airport at Islamabad will be used as new opportunity for expansion. He said 4 new aircraft are expected to be inducted by the end of current year. The present average age of fleet is around 11 years brought down from 27 years previously. <br/>
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Senate body endorses PIA’s expansion, appreciates improvement in service
A Senate Standing Committee on Aviation has asked Pakistan International Airlines to expand its fleet and network. Senator Mushahidullah Khan said there is an improvement in PIA’s performance, especially its fleet has doubled as compared to 5 years ago while a reduction in losses are also being witnessed. However, there is a need to expand it further for the convenience of public. President & CE PIA Musharraf Rasool Cyan said building on ongoing efforts expansion in PIA is underway and within 2 to 3 years a significant expansion will be there. He said new airport at Islamabad will be used as new opportunity for expansion. He said 4 new aircraft are expected to be inducted by the end of current year. The present average age of fleet is around 11 years brought down from 27 years previously. <br/>
