PIA to lease 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic
Norse Atlantic Airways has secured a contract to lease two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to Pakistan International Airlines starting in November 2026. This move is part of Norse's strategy to pivot toward ACMI contracts to mitigate financial risks.
Why it matters
The deal illustrates the ongoing restructuring of the aviation industry as carriers seek stable revenue streams through aircraft and crew leasing models.
MG News | October 09, 2026 at 04:13 PM GMT+05:00
October 09, 2026 (MLN): Norse Atlantic Airways will lease two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with flight operations scheduled to begin in November 2026, Reuters reported, citing the Norwegian carrier.
The agreement will help Norse retain a key aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) contract following IndiGo’s decision in July to terminate its wet-lease arrangement with the Norwegian airline group.
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