Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines reduces Islamabad-Beijing fares by 30%

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In an effort to make travel between the two nations even easier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has instantly reduced the cost of flights between Islamabad and Beijing.

The national flag carrier has announced a 30% fare decrease for the Islamabad-Beijing route, which will considerably benefit customers who intend to travel to China for study, business, work, or to meet their families.

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Khan stated, “A significant number of students and businessmen are thronging to China since the return of flights to Beijing. They asked PIA to change the prices on a number of occasions, so we complied in order to make bilateral travel easier.

Students will now receive a reduction on their ticket for the third time since December of last year, when it was reduced by 23% and then by 27%. The national flag carrier also reduced the cost of domestic flights in the economy and executive economy classes by 20% in honor of Eid ul Fitr.

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The National Assembly was recently informed by Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Kiran Imran Dar that the PIA achieved a significant accomplishment by making a profit of almost Rs60 million in the first quarter (January-March) of 2023.

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Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.