Pakistan to soon start producing commercial aircraft

[Trango Towers]

I always wondered why the mushawks is not sold to non military customers. I would buy one if available. Also Pakistan should reduce the cost of PPL it's cheaper in the USA than Pakistan.

 

[protest]

Great. Pakistan technological progress is remarkable. Bestest in South asia

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

I always wondered why the mushawks is not sold to non military customers. I would buy one if available. Also Pakistan should reduce the cost of PPL it's cheaper in the USA than Pakistan.

Sold to South African company... baseline variant.

 

[Trango Towers]

Sold to South African company... baseline variant.

I mean to independents like me and you

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

I mean to independents like me and you

If u can dish a million or two dollars.

 

[Trango Towers]

If u can dish a million or two dollars.

But why. Look at its competitors they don't cost that much. I know I have been looking for a light aircraft foe a little while now

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

But why. Look at its competitors they don't cost that much. I know I have been looking for a light aircraft foe a little while now

a foreign military delegate attending this year's exhibition said that each unit could probably cost over USD2 million.
http://www.janes.com/article/65743/...52-pakistani-super-mushshak-training-aircraft

 

[Sully3]

I always wondered why the mushawks is not sold to non military customers. I would buy one if available. Also Pakistan should reduce the cost of PPL it's cheaper in the USA than Pakistan.

Super mushawks costs $7 million USD brand new, have you got that kind of money ?

 

[MultaniGuy]

good news indeed.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

I personally prefer , Military took interest in Railway Engine and Overhaul modernization on emergency basis the impact to eocnomy would be 1000%

1 ATR may carry 10-20 passengers but a Locomotive / Engine can pull 20-30 Freight boogies and move economy

Musharaf Sahib did some initiative but overaul / manufacturing capacity in that factory is 3-4 engines per year a fairly low figure vs how modern facilities in US can do 300-500 engine rebuild in 1 year

Revived railways goes hand in hand with CPEC, with road based transport a second option

 

[Advocate Pakistan]

I believe that they will design their own plane. But, if they decide to get a licence built version with intellectual property rights than the discontinued Dornier 328 will be a good idea. It can come in both, the Jet and Turboprop versions allowing for the customers to choose according to their requirements.
@Quwa

 

[S.Y.A]

I personally prefer , Military took interest in Railway Engine and Overhaul modernization on emergency basis the impact to eocnomy would be 1000%

1 ATR may carry 10-20 passengers but a Locomotive / Engine can pull 20-30 Freight boogies and move economy

Musharaf Sahib did some initiative but overaul / manufacturing capacity in that factory is 3-4 engines per year a fairly low figure vs how modern facilities in US can do 300-500 engine rebuild in 1 year

Revived railways goes hand in hand with CPEC, with road based transport a second option

this has got nothing to do with the airforce, or aviation.

HIT, maybe.

 

[Advocate Pakistan]

this has got nothing to do with the airforce, or aviation.

HIT, maybe.

HIT has too much money to be an efficient organization. Sometimes, I think that in a few years HIT will be to Pakistan what HAL is to India.

 

[Mrc]

establishing an aviation industry in Pakistan would be more than welcome thing..... it can create hundreds of thousands in jobs....
and as time goes by ... u build on your products and start providing seriously cutting edge stuff as alternative to ones who don't or cant by US or western.... a much appreciated initiative indeed..

timely completions are also of essence

 

[monitor]

Pakistan to soon start producing commercial aircraft
Waheed Abbas/dubai
Filed on November 14, 2017

Pakistan has put up a pavilion at the Airshow, displaying its Super Mushshak and JF-17 Thunder.
(Suppled photo)



Pakistan is going to resume production of more advanced and potent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) too.

Pakistan will soon start producing commercial aircraft for the domestic and international markets, said a senior official.

Air Marshal Ahmer Shahzad of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) told Khaleej Times in an interview that they are looking at producing commercial aircraft with 10 to 30-seat capacity both for executive and non-executive passengers.

“As economic activity picks up with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, we require fast and efficient air transportation to fulfill domestic requirements. We’re also eyeing international requirements in the Middle East and Central Asia,” Shahzad said on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2017.

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is a Pakistani aerospace, defence, aviation contractor and military corporation producing aerial systems for both military and civilian usage.

Pakistan has put up a pavilion at the Airshow, displaying its Super Mushshak and JF-17 Thunder as well as advanced avionics and electronic equipment. The Pakistan Air Force is participating with the JF-17 Thunder. One light fighter aircraft has been put on static display while another takes part in the daily airshow. In addition, Pakistan is also displaying its technological prowess in advanced avionics and electronic components and production potential at the Airshow.

Shahzad said work on the commercial plane project is expected to start soon.

Commenting on competition in the commercial aircraft segment, Shahzad said: “We’ve produced the Super Mushshak and it’s being sold successfully despite competition. If we make it [commercial aircraft] cost-effective, with sustained logistics and maintenance, it is going to be attractive to international customers.”

The aircraft will be produced at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s headquarters in Kamra.

Shahzad revealed that Pakistan is going to resume production of more advanced unmanned aerial vehicles too.

Replying to a query about expectations of orders for the JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak, the PAC chief said they’re looking for new markets in the Middle East and Far East.

“There are a number of potential buyers for Super Mushshak — which is used for training purposes too. We are fulfilling the requirements of the Pakistan Air Force and are capable of manufacturing aircraft for exports too. Right now, our annual production for JF-17 is 20 aircraft.”

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has already signed deals with Turkey, Qatar, Nigeria and Azerbaijan for aircraft export orders.

— waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com