The Boeing C-32A aircraft that transported a high-level US delegation to Islamabad for recent diplomatic talks is considered a specially configured VIP transport plane used by the United States government for senior officials. Read More: JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes US-Iran peace talks The aircraft is part of the fleet operated by the […]
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Punjab Airlines to launch domestic flights in April
The Punjab government is set to launch its own carrier, Punjab Airlines, in April, with an initial fleet of seven passenger aircraft to begin domestic operations in the first phase, official sources said. Read More: CM Maryam orders early launch of Air Punjab project The airline initiative is being spearheaded by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s administration, […]
Trump plane returns to base after minor electrical issue
US President Donald Trump plane returned to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday due to what the White House described as a “minor electrical issue”, briefly interrupting his trip to Switzerland for the Davos forum. The aircraft landed safely shortly after 0400 GMT, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said the decision was made “out […]
Pakistan confirms talks with multiple states for JF-17 fighter jet sales
Pakistan is holding negotiations with “multiple” countries for the sale of its JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj has confirmed, marking a notable push in the country’s defence export ambitions. The light combat aircraft is jointly developed by Pakistan and China and produced domestically by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. Read More: […]
Allegiant to buy Sun Country Airlines for $1.5 billion
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced on Sunday that it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, including debt. The acquisition is set to significantly expand the combined airline’s network across the United States and select international routes. Read More: Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for the fifth time at the Oscars […]
PIA privatisation expected in last week of December 2025
ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to take place in the last week of December 2025, according to sources familiar with the process. Read More: PIA privatisation delayed again, expected in late December The first bid for PIA’s privatisation was placed at Rs 10 billion, but officials deemed it too low. Due […]
PM orders speedy, transparent PIA privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed authorities to expedite all phases of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation, stressing complete transparency in the process. Chairing a meeting on the national flag carrier, the premier emphasised enhancing operational efficiency, increasing airworthy aircraft, and ensuring punctual flight departures. Officials briefed him on the privatisation plan, which […]
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until December 24
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended its ban on Indian aircraft until December 24, according to a notice to airmen (Notam) issued on Wednesday. The extension comes just four days before the previous ban was set to expire. The closure, in effect from 2:50pm on November 19 to 4:59am on December 24 Pakistan […]
NASA’s X-59 makes historic first flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft completed its first flight in October, marking a key milestone in the effort to reintroduce commercial supersonic travel in the United States. Unlike traditional supersonic jets, the X-59 is designed to produce a soft “thump” instead of a loud sonic boom, making supersonic flights potentially feasible over […]
PIA flights face delays
KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) continues to struggle with flight delays as the airline attributes disruptions to a “strike” by the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP). However, the SAEP has refuted the claim, insisting that engineers are merely adhering to safety and certification protocols required by aviation law. “The SAEP and its […]