Norse Atlantic to wet-lease two Boeing 787-9s to PIA from November 2026
Norse Atlantic and Pakistan International Airlines have finalized an agreement for two wet-leased Boeing 787-9s starting in November 2026.
Known discussions between the carriers have now materialized into an official agreement. Norse Atlantic has agreed to wet-lease two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
According to details shared by the Norwegian airline, line operations under this wet-lease agreement are scheduled to commence at the beginning of November 2026. In accordance with this wet-lease framework, Norse Atlantic is providing the Dreamliner aircraft together with full crew, aircraft maintenance, and insurance.
Pakistan International Airlines plans to use both Boeing 787-9 aircraft to expand its long-haul capacity between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. At present, the long-haul fleet of the Pakistani airline is composed of Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, which currently handle the long-haul flying program of the carrier on these international sectors.
Why it matters for your training
Wet-lease operations require flight crews to operate under distinct contractual setups and adjust to ACMI operational environments on long-haul routes.
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