In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s aviation sector, a grounded Boeing 737 belonging to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was transported by road from Karachi to the Civil Aviation Institute in Hyderabad.
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Malik Humayun Khalid, director of the private transport company responsible for the operation, revealed that the aircraft was being shifted using a specialized 74-wheeler trawler. The Boeing 737 measures 110 feet in length and weighs an impressive 40 tons.
Deputy Director of Logistics at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Munir Alam, confirmed that the plane would be stationed at the Civil Aviation Institute in Hyderabad. The aircraft will play a vital role in training students enrolled in aviation programs, offering hands-on experience.
To ensure a smooth transition, a team of experts from the CAA accompanied the transport company throughout the relocation process.
Interestingly, a similar operation occurred recently in Saudi Arabia, where three retired Boeing 777 aircraft undertook a remarkable journey across the desert on a 1,000-kilometre road trip from Jeddah to Riyadh. This event garnered significant attention and highlighted innovative approaches to repurposing retired aircraft in training and tourism.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s aviation history and aims to enhance the training facilities available for future aviation professionals in the country.