PIA prepares cabin modernisation for selected Boeing 777 aircraft: report

Business Recorder reported on Monday that Pakistan International Airlines has signed an agreement to modernise the cabins of certain Boeing 777 jets. According to a report from Airline Suppliers, the work forms part of the carrier's continuing effort to strengthen its long-haul cabin product and onboard experience. The deal covers five confirmed aircraft with options for four more, and aviationscouts, part of the Aerotec Group, will support the programme.

The refurbishment includes full-flat Business Class seats, a refresh of existing Economy Class seating, plus 60W in-seat power units and passenger service system equipment across the cabin. New carpets, branding and other interior upgrades are also included, alongside engineering support, certification, procurement, logistics, project management and technical coordination. Execution will follow PIA's fleet planning and maintenance schedule, the report said.

CEO Muhammad Amir Hayat said the programme marks a renewed push on passenger experience after the privatisation and handover to a consortium-led board, calling it a phased transformation. Aerotec Group CEO Frank Kusserow said the group would bring its aftermarket and refurbishment capabilities to the project. The government sold a 75% stake for Rs135 billion last year, and Arif Habib consortium took the remaining 25% in April, making the carrier fully privately owned.