Aviation Minister briefed on various projects going on in PIA
A high level meeting of Pakistan International Airlines
under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique
was held in Islamabad.
A detailed briefing was given to the minister regarding various
projects and activities going on in the national carrier.
PIA's third quarter results and other factors were also
reviewed.
The meeting was informed that PIA's revenue has grown substantially,
with an operating profit of Rs. 400 million despite the $100 million and
associated costs.
PIA's engineering department briefed on the next year's
plan for aircraft maintenance and spare parts.
It was informed that the in-flight entertainment project
is in the final stages of completion and installation work on the aircraft is
expected within a month.
The meeting was also informed about PIA's Istanbul
operation and the media campaign to publicize it.
The introduction of paint and new livery on PIA aircraft
was also considered.