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Pakistan International Airlines has signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to lease two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on an ACMI basis starting next month. The new aircraft will introduce modern facilities and expand PIA’s global connectivity by offering direct long-haul flights from Pakistan to the United Kingdom, marking the first time these models are used in Pakistani aviation.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-10,
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) signed an ACMI lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to acquire two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The aircraft are set to join the PIA fleet next month and will operate direct long-haul flights from Pakistan to the United Kingdom. This marks the first time Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will be used in Pakistani aviation, reflecting PIA's commitment to modernizing its facilities for passengers. Amir Hayat, Chief Executive of PIA, highlighted that the UK is a crucial market for PIA and this agreement will allow the airline to expand capacity significantly, providing greater choice and connectivity for travelers on these routes. The deal also enables Norse Atlantic Airways to quickly redeploy its fleet elsewhere.
Written for “PIA Fleet Expansion” on 2026-10-10,
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to acquire two state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
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The acquisition of modern aircraft reflects the new PIA administration’s commitment to providing modern facilities for passengers.
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are entering the Pakistani aviation industry for the first time.
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A PIA spokesman said the addition of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner marks the start of the airline’s expansion.
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By expanding its fleet, the airline aims to meet rising demand with direct flights and broader global connectivity.
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The aircraft are expected to join PIA next month and operate direct long-haul flights from Pakistan to the United Kingdom, he said, adding that they will support PIA operations between different points in the UK and Pakistan.
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This dynamic partnership enables PIA to expand its routes with cutting-edge aircraft, expert crews, maintenance, and insurance, while allowing Norse to rapidly redeploy its returning fleet.
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PIA Chief Executive Amir Hayat said the UK is an important market for PIA, and that this agreement will enable us to expand much-needed capacity and provide greater choice and connectivity for passengers travelling on these routes.
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Norse Atlantic CEO Eivind Roald said, “As previously communicated, we have been working to redeploy capacity into new ACMI opportunities, and we are now executing that strategy.”
Published in Dawn, October 10th, 2026
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