“(Upcoming) narrow-body aircraft will replace four A320s in the fleet,” PIA spokesman Mashood Tajwar told The Express Tribune on Monday. The aircraft would be acquired on dry lease – without crew, ground staff, etc – for six to eight years, he said. The airline is looking for those narrow-body aircraft that have the capacity for over 120 passengers, it has been learnt. The narrow-body aircraft cover short to medium distances. PIA business plan banks on bailoutHowever, for long routes, PIA will mostly fly passengers from across the country to the Karachi airport and from there they will be connected to their international flights.

Source: The Express Tribune December 05, 2017 02:37 UTC