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PIA’s First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Arrives in Pakistan
The leased jet is the first Boeing 787-9 in PIA’s fleet and is meant to improve long-haul service and UK connectivity, the airline said.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Pakistan International Airlines first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London via flight PK-786, marking a significant milestone in the carrier's revival efforts.
- PIA acquired the wide-body aircraft through an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance agreement with Norway-based Norse Atlantic Airways, signed in October to increase long-haul capacity.
- The Arif Habib Consortium, which took over PIA management in June with a Rs180 billion investment commitment, views this induction as essential to its fleet renewal strategy and revival goals.
- PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat welcomed the Dreamliner upon arrival, emphasizing the airline's commitment to offering modern, comfortable travel experiences for overseas Pakistanis.
- This capacity supports PIA's expansion on United Kingdom routes, where the airline resumed direct flights to London in March after a six-year gap, with management prioritizing route growth as a key investment area.
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PIA’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Islamabad as airline expands fleet
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Islamabad on November 1, marking a milestone in the national carrier’s fleet modernization plans and efforts to expand its international operations.
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