PIA to exchange landing gear shipsets of A320 aircraft
Pakistan International Airlines
(PIA) has officially issued a tender inviting bids from eligible suppliers for
the exchange of landing gear shipsets installed on select Airbus A320 aircraft
within its active fleet.
The procurement process focuses on
four specific A320 aircraft, with planned replacement dates scheduled ahead of
their respective overhaul deadlines in 2027:
- AP-BLB:
Planned replacement on January 4, 2027 (Overhaul due: February
9, 2027)
- AP-BLZ:
Planned replacement on January 15, 2027 (Overhaul due: March 5,
2027)
- AP-BLS:
Planned replacement on February 15, 2027 (Overhaul due: June 4,
2027)
- AP-BLY:
Planned replacement on July 2, 2027 (Overhaul due: August 2,
2027)
According to the tender
specifications, the existing landing gears offered by PIA for the exchange will
become due for their second major overhaul upon removal.
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invites bids for landing gear exchange on four Airbus A320 aircraft
Bidding
Details and Timeline
To ensure transparency, PIA is conducting the procurement via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal
System (EPADS).
- Submission Deadline:
Bids must be submitted through the EPADS platform on or before August
3, 2026, at 10:30 AM PST.
- Opening Time:
Submitted proposals will be opened digitally via EPADS on August 3,
2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Interested vendors and eligible
aviation suppliers can access detailed tender documents and submission
guidelines through the official EPADS portal.
Source: PIA