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747 are being sold but who will buy these outdated, derelict a/c
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The planes in question are 777, not the jumbos. The 777 is a relatively new aircraft, while the 747 is a old, downtrodden, aircraft which miraculously still flies.
What could be the sane reason behind selling 777?
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Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - PIA to induct 10 new aircraft in its fleet: NA told
PIA to induct 10 new aircraft in its fleet: NA told
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Azeem Daultana on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that the PIAC Board has approved three-year Business Plan 2011-14 under which six B-737 airplanes would be replaced besides induction of six additional narrow body new generation and four ATR-42 aircraft into the aging fleet of national flag carrier.Replying to various questions in Question Hour, he said that the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) had 39 aircraft, out of which 23 were very old. A comprehensive plan has been chalked out to overhaul the aircraft in a year, he added.
He said the PIAC would overhaul all these planes from its own resources and would not take any financial assistance from the national kitty.
To a supplementary question, he said that some aircraft were hired on lease from Greece for the Hajj Operation.
He said that the government had no intention to ban unions in the PIAC. A code of conduct has already been circulated to different unions and associations.Violation of this code of conduct would lead to disciplinary action under applicable law, he added.
To another question, Azeem Daultana said that the PIAC suffered Rs 78.19 million during the last year on account of cancellation of flights due to strikes and protests.
He said that a separate Cabin Maintenance Division was set up to improve cabin services in the planes.
Azeem said private airlines offer lucrative salaries, perks and privileges to their employees.
He said that during the financial year 2010, the corporation achieved its highest ever revenue in excess of Rs.107.5 billion as compared to Rs.95.5 billion in 2009 despite the volcanic eruption and strikes.
To a written reply, the House was informed that the accumulated losses of the PIAC stood at Rs.111.543 billion on September 30, 2011.