PR No. 81 Federal Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique chairs a high-level meeting held in Islamabad Islamabad: 08 December 2022

Secretary Aviation, Director General Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive Officer PIA were present in the meeting. PIA should set a new fare formula based on revenue, market competition passengers' convenience. Efforts should be accelerated to acquire medium range jets with fewer seats and better and bigger aircrafts for long distances on dry lease. The long-grounded two Boeing 777s will be part of the fleet again in the next 45 days. Meeting reviewed the installation of new comfortable seats in A320 aircrafts. The outline of the National Aviation Policy was finalized. Meeing decided to extend more facilities to operators of small commercial aircrafts. Issues related to pilots and flight engineers were discussed in the meeting too. Minister directed to expedite installation of in-flight entertainment systems.

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