2 PIA F-27s going to France?

[AN]

AP-BHE never flies for anyone. PIA only requires one leased F27 to complete their F27 ops from KHI. I am not sure if the lease involved flying both the aircraft but as far as i know, to date BHE has not flown for PIA.

[Abbas Ali]

Thank you Aroosh for PIA F-27 registrations.

Probably, Aventure International Aviation Services will acquire one of the two F-27-500s.

Related topic: viewtopic.php?t=5378

[Abbas Ali]

Does anyone know the current status/location of PIA F-27s AP-BCZ & AP-BDQ.

Any information would be appreciated.

Abbas

[faruqui]

PIA currently operates 6 Fokker’s, of which 1 is leased from Expo Air.

Karachi Base
1. AP-BHF (Leased F-27-500)
2. AP-BDR (Dirty Rat) (also known as Dr.) this is the Oldest Fokker in the fleet manufactured in 1959.
3. AP-BDB (BD Blower)

Islamabad Base
1. AP-BDQ
2. AP-BAL
3. AP-BAO

[inducedrag]

I think this will be delayed as PIA will keep F27 for another 3 years as they are planning to train more captains in coming months

[Abbas Ali]

Thank you faruqui and inducedrag for sharing information. Any idea where's F-27 AP-BCZ these days? Is it permanently retired, if yes, then is it stored/parked in Karachi or Islamabad? I would appreciate information.

AP-BCZ is the same aircraft on which PIA completed Pakistan's very first flight operated by all-women crew on January 25, 2006. (link: viewtopic.php?t=4622)

[hasan saleem]

According to the press reports; PIA had 7 fokkers including the fatal AP- BAL; so does that mean the BCZ is air worthy and flying ?

So if thats the case we aree left with BDQ and BAO based in isl and BHF(leased), BDR, BDB and BCZ in karachi?

[Abbas Ali]

At the moment six F-27s are in service with PIA

Karachi Base
AP-BDB
AP-BDR
AP-BHF (on lease to PIA)

Islamabad Base
AP-BAO
AP-BCZ
AP-BDQ

AP-BCZ is in service according to reliable sources.