Shaheen Air Airbus A320 Fleet Induction

[Abbas Ali]

Shaheen Air Airbus A320-232 (registration EI-EUL) departing from Bournemouth Airport, United Kingdom, on its ferry flight to Dublin, Ireland, on February 5, 2013.

Shaheen Air has acquired it on lease from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC).


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Here's brief information about this particular A320 airframe.

Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 2027
Year Built: 2003
Powerplant: International Aero Engines IAE V2527-A5

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Shaheen Air Airbus A320-232 (registration EI-EUL) after landing in Dublin, Ireland, on February 5, 2013.


EI-EUL A320-232 Shaheen Air International by n707pm, on Flickr

The A320 was painted in Shaheen Air livery by Airbourne Colours (airbournecolours.com) at Bournemouth Airport, United Kingdom.

Abbas

[muneebhyder]

Looks awesome, great to see our private sector thriving. I am surprised by how quickly they received the a/c after going public regarding their intentions.

[Hamad]

I agree ShaheenAir Livery looks great on this A320

[raihans]

EI-EUL. A320 'SHAHEEN Air' Pakistan ~ 5th February 2013. by Tony Guest, on Flickr

[Umair]

A close up shot of Shaheen's 1st A320 EI-EUL! http://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_P ... ?id=354952

[jam2k94]

Where there is a will there is a way.

Shaheen Air wants to expand/update there fleet and they are getting what they need within the time want. On the other hand PIA from last year on floating tenders only and not able to update any of aircraft.

Better Luck Shaheen Air. I hope these updates benefits the passengers.

[jam2k94]

One of the old operator of this aircraft FLYRAK

http://www.airliners.net/photo/FLYRAK/A ... 2159424/M/

[Abbas Ali]

The first operator of this A320 was Spanair from 2003 to 2012. It flew for Spanair under Spanish registration EC-IPI.


Festa al Cel 2011 by Xaf, on Flickr

Then in 2012 it was painted in FlyRAK livery but somehow FlyRak was unable to take its delivery.


EI-EUL A320-232 by Irish251, on Flickr

Btw, according to information on following link, the A320 will be registered in Pakistan as AP-BJK for Shaheen Air.

http://www.planespotters.net/Production ... en-Air.php

But, registration AP-BJK was issued to a Schon Air Cessna 172M Skyhawk that was involved in an accident at Karachi Airport on October 1, 2009.



So, some other Pakistani registration must have been reserved for this Shaheen Air A320.

Abbas

[Amaad Lone]

Great job Shaheen Air.

The vacum left by PIA is quickly being filled up by Shaheen.

[raihans]

I am constantly getting shocked with the fleet upgrade from Boeing 737-200s to Boeing 737-400s, A330-300s & now A320-200s.

How Shaheen Air is managing all the finance for the fleet upgrading?

[Amaad Lone]

Has Zardari bought Shaheen Air???

Thus the slow death of PIA being allowed.

[raihans]

thats what i am having doubt about

Has Zardari bought Shaheen Air???

Thus the slow death of PIA being allowed.

[Abbas Ali]

Shaheen Air getting support from Zardari or some other "secret hidden hand" will be a lame excuse for PIA's own failures and downfall.

The fact is that properly managed privately-owned airlines like Shaheen Air with efficient and professional workforce are bound to succeed and prosper.

Abbas

[Moin]

SAI's fleet is slowly matching that of Qatar and Oman Air.