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Qantas Takes Delivery of Its Final 787-9 Dreamliners

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The final 787-9 that Qantas ordered from Boeing has already been delivered to the airline after it landed in Melbourne this morning. After spending 15 hours in the air, the plane completes Qantas’ fleet of 14 787-9s, which fly to long-distance destinations like Vancouver, Auckland, Santigo, and New York.

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Similar to previous Qantas 787-9s, the remaining three aircraft will include 166 economy seats, 28 premium economy seats, and 42 business class lie-flat bed seats. For Qantas to expand its capacity and provide new routes, the aircraft are essential. Particularly, the airline is now negotiating with Air France to create a direct service from Perth to France as well as to a number of other major European destinations.

As part of Project Winton, a significant fleet renewal initiative for Qantas, the airline will either purchase or have the option to purchase up to 299 narrow-body and 12 wide-body aircraft for delivery over the next decade.

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This comprises 20 Airbus A321XLRs and 29 A220-300s to fly its internal routes, nine further A321s that will be converted into freighters, 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to launch Project Sunrise, and nine more A321s.

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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.