--- title: "PIA to add two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to add two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet under a lease agreement with Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways. The Daily Times emphasized the timing of the addition, noting it would occur in November, while 24 News HD highlighted the focus on expanding UK and Europe operations. Both framed the acquisition as part of PIA’s efforts to expand its fleet and international reach." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13245-norse-atlantic-to-lease-two-boeing-787-9s-to-pakistan site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PIA to add two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet business · updated 11 Oct 2026, 9:15 PM PKT · 9–11 Oct 2026 · 22 articles from 14 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 11 Oct 2026 — PIA to add two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to add two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet under a lease agreement with Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways. The Daily Times emphasized the timing of the addition, noting it would occur in November, while 24 News HD highlighted the focus on expanding UK and Europe operations. Both framed the acquisition as part of PIA’s efforts to expand its fleet and international reach. - **24 News HD** — [PIA to expand UK and Europe operations with new Boeing 787 Aircraft](https://www.24newshd.tv/11-Oct-2026/pia-expand-uk-europe-operations-new-boeing-787-aircraft) · 11 Oct 2026, 9:15 PM PKT > Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to strengthen its international operations with the addition of two modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet under an agreement with Norse Atlantic, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. - **Daily Times** — [PIA set to add two Dreamliners to aircraft fleet in November](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565520/pia-set-to-add-two-dreamliners-to-aircraft-fleet-in-november/) · 11 Oct 2026, 8:28 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed a lease agreement with Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners aircraft as the airline works to expand its expansion. The agreement helps Norse retain a key ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) contract after India’s largest ?airline IndiGo in July said it would end its […] ### 10 Oct 2026 — PIA to add two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fleet in November (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to add two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet in November, with a focus on the lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways. While the core details were consistent, some outlets, like the Daily Times, highlighted the purpose of the deal as serving UK routes, and others, such as Geo News and the Pakistan Observer, explicitly noted the nature of the agreement as a lease. The framing of the expansion varied slightly, with Minute Mirror emphasizing the aim of the move and Dawn and 24 News HD providing more general descriptions. - **Abb Takk News** — [PIA to induct two Boeing Dreamliners into fleet in November](https://abbtakk.tv/pia-to-induct-two-boeing-dreamliners-into-fleet-in-november/) · 10 Oct 2026, 3:53 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to strengthen its long-haul operations with the addition of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in November under a newly signed lease agreement with Norway-based Norse Atlantic Airways. According to The News, the aircraft will primarily serve routes between Pakistan and the United Kingdom,... - **Pakistan Observer** — [PIA leases two boeing Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic](https://pakobserver.net/pia-leases-two-boeing-dreamliners-from-norse-atlantic/) · 10 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has entered into a lease agreement with Norway-based Norse Atlantic Airways for two Boeing… - **Minute Mirror** — [PIA to add two Boeing Dreamliners to fleet in November](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pia-to-add-two-boeing-dreamliners-to-fleet-in-november-642264/) · 10 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to expand its aircraft fleet with two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to arrive in November. The move is aimed - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan International Airlines leases two Boeing Dreamliners for UK routes](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565292/pakistan-international-airlines-leases-two-boeing-dreamliners-for-uk-routes/) · 10 Oct 2026, 10:33 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan International Airlines signed a major lease agreement with Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways on Saturday. Under this deal, the national carrier will acquire two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for its expanding fleet. These modern long-haul aircraft will officially join the airline in November. Furthermore, the jets will service direct flights connecting Pakistan with the United […] - **Geo News** — [PIA set to add two Dreamliners to aircraft fleet in November](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685874-pia-set-to-add-two-dreamliners-to-aircraft-fleet-in-nov) · 10 Oct 2026, 10:11 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > An image of a Pakistan International Airlines plane. — APP/FilePIA signs lease agreement with Norwegian airline.Agreement helps Norse Atlantic retain key ACMI.PIA says deal to offer passengers more travel options.The Pakistan International Airlines has signed a lease... - **24 News HD** — [PIA to induct two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into its fleet](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Oct-2026/pia-induct-two-boeing-787-9-dreamliners-fleet) · 10 Oct 2026, 9:59 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to induct two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into its fleet, paving the way for an expansion of its long-haul operations, according to a PIA press release. - **Profit** — [PIA signs lease deal with Norse Atlantic for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for UK flights](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/10/pia-signs-lease-deal-with-norse-atlantic-for-two-boeing-787-9-dreamliners-for-uk-flights) · 10 Oct 2026, 9:25 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to join PIA in November for direct UK flights; Norse Atlantic Airways to provide aircraft, crews, maintenance and insurance under ACMI lease agreement. - **Dawn** — [PIA to add two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fleet next month](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036120/pia-to-add-two-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-fleet-next-month) · 10 Oct 2026, 8:02 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > https://www.dawn.com/news/2036048 ### 9 Oct 2026 — PIA signs agreement with Norse Atlantic for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners (9 outlets) > Most outlets led with the agreement between Pakistan International Airlines and Norse Atlantic for the acquisition or lease of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, noting the partnership as a step toward expanding PIA’s long-haul operations. Several mentions highlighted the expected start of new flight operations to the UK in November 2026, while others described the deal as an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) agreement. A few outlets briefly noted the announcement date (October 9) or the significance of the aircraft being “state-of-the-art.” Coverage was largely uniform in framing the deal as a fleet expansion, with no significant differences in emphasis or tone. - **The Nation** — [PIA, Norse Atlantic sign a partnership agreement for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners](https://www.nation.com.pk/10-Oct-2026/pia-norse-atlantic-sign-partnership-agreement-boeing-787-9-dreamliners) · 10 Oct 2026, 5:53 AM PKT > Karachi - PIA has signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic, for two state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. - **Dawn** — [Dreamliners to join PIA fleet next month](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036048/dreamliners-to-join-pia-fleet-next-month) · 10 Oct 2026, 4:44 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Pakis­tan International Airlines (PIA) has signed an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to acquire two state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The acquisition of modern aircraft reflects the new PIA administration’s commitment to providing modern facilities for passengers. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are entering the Pakista... - **Business Recorder** — [UK flight operation: PIA strikes deal to acquire two Boeing Dreamliners](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443518/uk-flight-operation-pia-strikes-deal-to-acquire-two-boeing-dreamliners) · 10 Oct 2026, 4:33 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: PIA has signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic, for acquiring two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners by next month (November 2026). According to the PIA, the addition of Boeing 787 Dreamliners mark the beginning of PIA’s expansion. By enhancing fleet requirement, the airline aims to meet the rising demand with direct flights and broader global connectivity. The aircraft are expected to join PIA... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PIA, Norse Atlantic sign agreement for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners](https://www.app.com.pk/sindh/pia-norse-atlantic-sign-agreement-for-two-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/) · 10 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to induct two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into its fleet, paving the way for an expansion of its long-haul operations, according to a PIA press release. - **ARY News (English)** — [PIA to get Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners](https://arynews.tv/pia-to-get-boeing-787-9-dreamliners) · 9 Oct 2026, 9:23 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The aircraft are expected to join PIA in November 2026 and operate direct long-haul flights to the United Kingdom from Pakistan. - **Daily Times** — [PIA signs deal to acquire two Boeing 787 Dreamliners](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564858/pia-signs-deal-to-acquire-two-boeing-787-dreamliners/) · 9 Oct 2026, 9:03 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic to acquire two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline announced the deal on Friday, October 9. According to a PIA spokesperson, the agreement supports its plans to modernise the fleet and improve passenger facilities. According to the spokesperson, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners would enter […] - **Minute Mirror** — [PIA to add Dreamliners on UK routes from November](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pia-add-dreamliners-uk-routes-641886/) · 9 Oct 2026, 4:26 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PIA will add two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its routes between Pakistan and the UK from November, under a leasing deal with Norse Atlantic Airways. - **ProPakistani** — [PIA Signs Deal for 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/09/pia-signs-deal-for-2-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/) · 9 Oct 2026, 2:51 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) agreement with Norwegian aviation group Norse Atlantic… Read More - **BOL News** — [Norse Atlantic to lease two Boeing 787-9s to Pakistan International Airlines](https://bolnews.com/business/norse-atlantic-to-lease-two-boeing-787-9s-to-pakistan-international-airlines) · 9 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) secures two Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic. 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