Air Arabia, Pakistan group to launch ‘Fly Jinnah’ budget airline

  • Date: 03-Sep-2021
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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Air Arabia, Pakistan group to launch ‘Fly Jinnah’ budget airline

Air Arabia on Friday announced another joint venture after 'Fly Arna' as it collaborated with one of Pakistan's leading business conglomerates Lakson Group to launch a low-cost airline called 'Fly Jinnah'. The proposed joint venture will set up a budget carrier serving domestic and international routes from Pakistan, catering to the population of 220 million. Work on securing the air operating certificate (AOC), which allows the airline to start operating, will commence shortly. Details about the launch date, fleet, and destination network will be announced in due course. Aviation sources say the new airline is expected to take off early next year after securing all required regulatory approvals. Fly Jinnah will be the latest entrant in Pakistan's growing aviation market after SereneAir and Air Sial. Alvir Airways also secured a licence to operate domestic flights in the country. Pakistan International Airlines is the only listed carrier in the country, while airblue is the oldest active airline in the private sector. Jet Green Airline and Q-Airlines are also in the process to secure an AOC certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan. "Fly Jinnah will serve the strategic vision of Pakistan's travel and tourism sector and contribute to the country's