PIA's important milestone, for first time in Pakistan Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft ready to fly

National airline will operate first flight from London to Islamabad on October 31 through modern aircraft

Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has crossed important milestone in its flight operation, for first time Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will be used for Pakistan's flight operation.

According to sources, PIA has acquired both aircraft obtained from Norse Atlantic Airline for UK and Europe flight operation. Before arrival in Pakistan, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority started necessary inspection of aircraft, while inspection of first aircraft has been completed and permission for operation has been given.

Delegation led by Director General of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Nadir Shafi Dar inspected aircraft at Oslo Airport. After completion of inspection, first aircraft has been given permission for operation for Pakistan, while second aircraft will be inspected on Monday at Oslo Airport.

Sources say that after completion of inspection of both aircraft, they will be sent to London. PIA will operate flight PK 786 from London to Islamabad through Boeing 787 Dreamliner on October 31, which will reach Islamabad carrying passengers on November 1.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft has seating capacity of 358 passengers. Inclusion of new aircraft will help provide better and quality travel facilities to passengers.

According to sources, PIA will also introduce its new uniforms on October 31 along with modern aircraft. National airline has initially obtained both these aircraft on wet lease for six months.