PIA mulls buying 16 Boeing aircraft

ISLAMABAD:

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Boeing's headquarters in Washington on Thursday, where he held a meeting with Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson to discuss the acquisition of new aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

The meeting was attended by a delegation from PIA's new management, reflecting the government's renewed focus on modernising the national carrier's fleet.

The two sides agreed to work toward finalising the deal at the earliest opportunity.

Minister Naqvi thanked Boeing Global President, Brendan Nelson for assuring full cooperation in expediting the procurement process for PIA's new aircraft.

He also praised Boeing's leading role in the global aerospace industry and acknowledged the company's contribution to aircraft manufacturing.

The proposed acquisition of 16 aircraft was expected to form a key part of PIA's fleet modernization strategy as the airline sought to strengthen its operational capacity and improve passenger services.