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The Evolution of PIA’s Airplane Technology: Understanding the Recent Fleet Improvements
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The Evolution of PIA's Airplane Technology: Understanding the Recent Fleet Improvements
An Observational Report on the Change from Past to Present
Like her other predecessors, PIA has long been the face of the aviation industry in Pakistan. PIA today represents Pakistan's flagship airline, having introduced a multitude of technologies in passenger safety, fuel economy, and overall operational performance. With growing aviation technology from its inception, PIA has been asking itself the question of modernization in its distant fleets, modern aircraft, and innovative solutions.
The technological advances within PIA’s airplane fleet, aircraft modernization, safety enhancements, and efforts toward sustainability will be a discussion point of this article.
1. Fleet Modernization and Aircraft Technology
PIA has already transitioned through several older generations of aircraft in its modernization into new, more fuel-efficient airplanes. The Boeing and Airbus models in its fleet have improved aerodynamics and fuel consumption, which, when coupled…