Aviation

Cat boards PIA flight to Gwadar, chasing airline crew finds itself in a mess

KARACHI (Dunya News) – A cat boarded the airplane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) before its departure from Karachi to Gwadar as it entered the cockpit and got the airline crew chasing it everywhere inside.

The negligence of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and PIA was witnessed on Friday when the uninvited cat entered the cockpit of flight PK-503 at Jinnah International Airport. The flight was just about to depart, but the unforeseen circumstances resulted in its postponement.

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The airline crew chased it down to the passenger’s cabin where it was finally captured.

The delayed flight departed for Gwadar and the bane for passengers ended. CAA took notice of the matter and sought reply from PIA over the negligence.

courtesy : Dunyanews

Aviation

Aeroflot Buys Used Planes for Spare Parts Amid Sanctions

In the face of ongoing Western sanctions that have severely impacted Russia’s aviation industry, Aeroflot, the country’s largest airline, has devised a strategic plan to bolster its fleet’s spare parts inventory.

The airline is set to acquire five Boeing 737-800BCF freighters from Atran Airlines, a move that will allow it to dismantle the aircraft for critical components. The planes, which will be transferred to Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda, will not be converted into passenger jets but instead will be stripped for valuable parts to support existing operations.

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Aeroflot’s plan to purchase these Boeing 737-800BCF freighters comes as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the effects of Western sanctions, which have crippled the Russian aviation sector. With the sanctions restricting access to essential aircraft parts and spare components, Aeroflot is exploring alternative ways to maintain and repair its fleet.

Instead of converting the freighters from cargo to passenger planes, a process deemed “unreasonably expensive” under current sanctions, the airline intends to focus on extracting high-value components such as engines, landing gear, avionics, and other essential systems.

The deal will be structured in a way that allows Aeroflot to indirectly purchase the freighters through an insurance settlement with the aircraft’s lessor, AerCap.

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The Russian government’s insurance company will reimburse the aircraft’s value, and the planes will then be leased back to local operators. This method circumvents some of the restrictions imposed by international sanctions while ensuring that the airline gains access to the necessary components to support its fleet.

By dismantling the aircraft for spare parts, Aeroflot aims to secure critical resources for the ongoing maintenance of its existing fleet. Components from the Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, such as engines and avionics, are expected to be reused in other aircraft within Aeroflot’s network, ensuring that the airline can keep its operations running smoothly