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1st Overseas Delivery: Indonesia’s TransNusa Airlines Receives COMAC ARJ21

1st Overseas Delivery: Indonesia's TransNusa Airlines Receives COMAC ARJ21

On Sunday, An Indonesian airline, TransNusa Airlines, received the ARJ21, the country of China’s first domestically manufactured regional passenger aircraft, officially launching first jet airliner into the international market.

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There are 95 economy class seats on the ARJ21-700 aeroplane that TransNusa received, and all of the seats’ covering is leather. According to Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, or COMAC, the aircraft’s builder, the exterior painting is based on the characteristic colours of the airline’s emblem, which featured blue, yellow, and green, and the fuselage is printed with a pattern of the Indonesian national flag.

Indonesia is one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) member nations with one of the largest economies, and it also has one of the fastest expanding civil aviation industries in the world. The nation is favourable for the use of regional airliners because of its numerous islands.

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The ARJ21 is primarily utilised to meet the demand for transportation between major cities and neighbouring smaller communities, with a flying range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometres. Nearly 100 aircraft have been supplied and put into service on more than 300 domestic routes since the aircraft model received certification in 2014. According to COMAC, It has good wind-resistance and night navigation operation.

The company stated that COMAC has made preparations in the last few years for the market expansion of the ARJ21 overseas, particularly in the nations and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, in terms of market cooperation, airworthiness certification, customer training, and material support.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.

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