ISLAMABAD: The aircraft A 320 which struck in Malaysia for last two years over a payment dispute finally returned to Pakistan, the local authorities said.
The aircraft was added to the fleet of the national flag carrier in a ceremony held in the federal capital. The development took place after long efforts of the PIA team.
Last year in October, a high-level delegation from the PIA , led by the aviation secretary, engaged in discussions with the leasing company in Malaysia to address the lease dispute.
Advisor to PM on Aviation Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (retired), the secretary Captain Saif Anjum (retired), CEO PIA Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat, PCAA DG Khaqan Murtaza and other senior officers were present there in the ceremony.
Earlier, the spokesperson revealed that the national flag carrier had two Airbus 320 planes parked in Jakarta since September 2021 and the resolution involved the airline purchasing the aircraft for a sum of $30 million, allocated for necessary repairs.
A320 remained struck in Malaysia over a payment dispute for a long time.
The PM Advisor while addressing the ceremony said that huge efforts were made by the PIA team for return of the aircraft and it a sigh of relief as the Malaysian authorities released the aircraft.
He stated that induction would enhance the revenue of the national flag carrier, adding that the second aircraft would also be inducted into the PIA fleet in next two weeks.
