Abbas Ali wrote:Usually, PIA introduces a new aircraft type in its fleet by acquiring it directly from manufacturer in brand new condition and then increases number of that aircraft type by acquiring them in used condition from various sources. I don't see anything wrong in this practice.
Examples:
Fokker F27s acquired in brand new condition from Fokker and later used F27s added to increase number of that aircraft type in fleet.
Boeing 720Bs acquired in brand new condition from Boeing and later used Boeing 720Bs added to increase number of that aircraft type in fleet.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30s acquired in brand new condition from McDonnell Douglas and later a used DC-10 inducted in fleet.
Airbus A300s acquired in brand new condition from Airbus and later used A300s added to increase number of that aircraft type in fleet.
Airbus A310-300s acquired in brand new condition from Airbus and later used A310s added to increase number of that aircraft type in fleet.
ATRs acquired in brand new condition from ATR and later used ATRs added in fleet.
Boeing 777s acquired in brand new condition from Boeing and now used B777s to be added to increase number of that aircraft type in fleet.
Abbas
Wasn't it the same case with the 707's? The first 3 707's came in 1966 starting with AP-AUN, AUO and AUP and second hand examples were acquired from Northwest along with a couple more brand new ones.
A leased Boeing 707 performed PIA flights for more than two years between 1960 & 1962 that's why I did not include B707 in that list because it was introduced in PIA for the first time as a leased aircraft in used condition.
Boeing 707-321 registration N723PA of Pan American World Airways was on lease to PIA from February 9, 1960, to December 12, 1962.
It's OK, any way they are revenue passengers. And UMRA sector either from KHI, LHE or ISB is still the one which usually post profit despite terrible performance of PIA on European and N.American routes.
At the end of the day it is responsibility of PIA Cabin crew to discipline rowdy passengers. Also, i do understand that many of the **first time** UMRA pilgrims are traveling on PIA because they feel comfortable with same language speaking crew.
It would be great if this image is given as a suggestion to Mr. Shujat Azeem to paint pictures on the tail of upcoming 777s of National Heros like Quad-e-Azam, Ilama Iqbal,etc.
seems vietnam airlines b777-200er are in config.
290 eco in 3-3-3 and 35 business seats in 2-3-3
and a second version with 54 economy plus seats as well
According to local news channels, PIA has signed agreement with AerCap for dry lease of three Boeing 777 aircraft.
Delivery of these aircraft to PIA will start in October this year.
Following three Boeing 777-200ER aircraft were offered by AerCap.
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-2Q8ER Construction Number: 32717 Year Built: 2005 Engines: General Electric GE90-94B Last Known Registration: VN-A150 Last Known Operator: Vietnam Airlines Aircraft Offered By: AerCap
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-2Q8ER Construction Number: 32716 Year Built: 2005 Engines: General Electric GE90-94B Last Known Registration: VN-A149 Last Known Operator: Vietnam Airlines Aircraft Offered By: AerCap
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-2Q8ER Construction Number: 28688 Year Built: 2003 Engines: General Electric GE90-94B Last Known Registration: VN-A141 Last Known Operator: Vietnam Airlines Aircraft Offered By: AerCap
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-2Q8ER
Construction Number: 28688
Year Built: 2003
Engines: General Electric GE90-94B
Last Known Registration: VN-A141
Last Known Operator: Vietnam Airlines
Finally PIA got an Aircraft to cannibalize and will be used to keep flying other 11 B-777.
Abbas Ali wrote:According to local news channels, PIA has signed agreement with AerCap for dry lease of three Boeing 777 aircraft.
Abbas
Abbas, what about the deal with Kenya Airways? All the aircrafts that will be delivered starting from October are 772, what about the 773 deal we were expecting to kick off?
Come to pk 'new' 777s... Umra and hajjis waiting for you...
