Delivery of Dry Leased Airbus A320s to PIA to Begin in June
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Delivery of Dry Leased Airbus A320s to PIA to Begin in June
Delivery of eleven dry leased Airbus A320 aircraft to PIA will begin in the month of June, according to briefing given to Prime Minister today.
These eleven A320s are believed to be:
Three A320s powered with CFM56 engines offered by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2155
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6016
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2212
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6015
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2274
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6017
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
hr Eight A320s powered with IAE V2500 engines offered by Qatar Aviation Lease Company (QALC).
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4804
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: 9V-TAW
Last Known Operator: Tigerair
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4812
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: 9V-TAX
Last Known Operator: Tigerair
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4874
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: 9V-TAY
Last Known Operator: Tigerair
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4918
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMN
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4973
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMO
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 5073
Year Built: 2012
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMP
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 5335
Year Built: 2012
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMQ
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 5375
Year Built: 2012
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMR
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
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These eleven A320s are believed to be:
Three A320s powered with CFM56 engines offered by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2155
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6016
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2212
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6015
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2274
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6017
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
hr Eight A320s powered with IAE V2500 engines offered by Qatar Aviation Lease Company (QALC).
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4804
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: 9V-TAW
Last Known Operator: Tigerair
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4812
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: 9V-TAX
Last Known Operator: Tigerair
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4874
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: 9V-TAY
Last Known Operator: Tigerair
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4918
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMN
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 4973
Year Built: 2011
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMO
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 5073
Year Built: 2012
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMP
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 5335
Year Built: 2012
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMQ
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Construction Number: 5375
Year Built: 2012
Engines: IAE V2527-A5
Last Known Registration: PK-RMR
Last Known Operator: Tigerair Mandala
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
2 of those 3 A320s offered by GECAS; ex- B-6015 (c/n 2212) & ex- B-6016 (c/n 2155) are being prepared for delivery to PIA. Also PIA Cockpit Crew is undergoing simulator training for A320 in Italy. So hopefully this time around things will materialise for PIA, In Sha Allah.
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
"prepared" as in engine and other checks? or cabin retrofits?
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
Both....Check D is being performed on both these a/c. And yes cabin retrofit is being done as well. China Eastern Airlines operated these a/c in a two configuration class of 8J & 150Y seats. Whereas PIA is going for a one class all Y (Economy) configuration of 180 seats.pk757 wrote:"prepared" as in engine and other checks? or cabin retrofits?
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
According to libhomeradar.org.
Airbus A320 registration B-6015 operated last flight for China Eastern Airlines on February 14, 2014.
Airbus A320 registration B-6016 operated last flight for China Eastern Airlines on March 23, 2014.
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Airbus A320 registration B-6015 operated last flight for China Eastern Airlines on February 14, 2014.
Airbus A320 registration B-6016 operated last flight for China Eastern Airlines on March 23, 2014.
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hmm well tats a tight fit! i hope they introduce sum recaro style newage seat Plus IFE?
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I think the new A320s that Air Blue got are also fitted with 180 seat layout.
What about Shaheen Air A320s??
What about Shaheen Air A320s??
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
Deal with QALC is off for 8 A320's .....
New tender for 10 narrow bodies expected next week.
New tender for 10 narrow bodies expected next week.
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
@Hashmax, kindly share the news which is new. We have been use to listening such deal cancelling news many many times!Hashmax wrote:Deal with QALC is off for 8 A320's .....
New tender for 10 narrow bodies expected next week.
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Any idea as to what crews are being retrained? Are they 737 crews which means the current fleet of 737-300 will be phased out?
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The new dry lease ad has has appeared in today's newspaper in Dawn for 10 narrow body aircraft!
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Two aircraft are expected to join PIA fleet in July, according to airline's spokesperson.
Probably two dry leased Airbus A320s (ex-China Eastern Airlines A320s B-6015 and B-6016).
The third China Eastern Airlines A320 i.e. registration B-6017 is still in service with that airline.
http://www.flightradar24.com/reg/b6017
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Probably two dry leased Airbus A320s (ex-China Eastern Airlines A320s B-6015 and B-6016).
Source: dawn.com“In July two more planes will be added to the PIA fleet that will ease up the situation,â€ÂÂ
The third China Eastern Airlines A320 i.e. registration B-6017 is still in service with that airline.
http://www.flightradar24.com/reg/b6017
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Most likely these two are ex-China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320s expected to be delivered by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) in June or July. GECAS also has a headquarter in Ireland.the national carrier is banking on an Irish firm to acquire two 189-seater aircraft next month
Source: DAWN
And, PIA's deal with Qatar Aviation Lease Company (QALC) for dry lease of eight A320s is now doubtful, according to DAWN newspaper report.
AbbasPIA’s deal with a Qatar leasing company to acquire eight new aircraft on dry lease is in the doldrums
Source: DAWN
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Info Source: DAWN (June 6, 2014, edition)the PIA had floated tenders for acquiring 10 or so planes on dry lease, but its deal with a Qatar-based leasing company could not materialise.
PIA spokesman Mashhood Tajwar told Dawn: “We will get three planes on dry lease next month.â€ÂÂ
The deal with Qatar Aviation Lease Company (QALC) failed to materialise.
Most likely following three dry leased A320s will join PIA fleet in coming weeks:
Three A320s powered with CFM56 engines offered by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2155
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6016
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2212
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6015
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Construction Number: 2274
Year Built: 2004
Engines: CFM International CFM56-5B4/P
Last Known Registration: B-6017
Last Known Operator: China Eastern Airlines
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Re: Delivery of Eleven Dry Leased A320s to PIA to Begin in J
24 june is said to be the delivery date
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