The defence ministry said it intercepted 50 Ukrainian drones overnight
Airblue Limited, the Islamabad-based airline, has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft, according to an announcement from Airbus.
The delivery of first A321neo aircraft by a private sector airline marks an important step in Pakistan’s aviation journey, making airblue the first operator of an Airbus neo aircraft in the country. The airline currently operates an all Airbus fleet of nine A320 family aircraft.
Currently Airblue operates domestic flights to Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Multan and to international destinations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The A321neo will enable the airline to further expand its network.
Airblue’s A321neo, on lease from GE Capital Aviation Services is equipped with CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines. The highly-fuel-efficient A321neo will help reduce airblue’s operating costs and will offer exceptional technical, economic and environmental performance by incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations.
“Airblue’s A321neo is configured with 235 seats in an all economy class cabin. Passengers on-board the aircraft will benefit from the widest cabin of any single-aisle aircraft, stand-alone Off Seat Power Supply system and Wireless Content Distribution,” Airbus statement said.
The A320neo Family offers airlines more options for configuring the generous floor space offered by its A321neo, allowing more flexibility and thus increasing the total number of available seats. These new cabin options, along with the A320 Family commonality and its new engine options, will allow airblue to further enhance its operations, routes, and market share.
—muzaffarrizvi@khaleejtimes.com
The defence ministry said it intercepted 50 Ukrainian drones overnight
Media reports had suggested the trip would begin as soon as Sunday and last two days
Visitors can enjoy movies with family favourites, including ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Zootopia’ to match the wild theme every evening from 8pm
Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his congratulations to all eight honourees, recognising their inspiring efforts and significant contributions in service to society
His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges posed by flooding in various parts of the emirate
It will be humid by night and Sunday morning with a probability of mist formation over some coastal and internal areas
Nearly 6,000 volunteers linked to a single support group are working tirelessly across the country to help those affected
Real estate developer MAG pledges to cover all the costs of necessary repairs for affected residents