In the midst of an increasingly tense regional and global environment, Pakistan’s aviation sector has received a major boost with the arrival of the ferry flights of two aircraft for the newly launched SouthAir — the country’s first dedicated regional airline aimed at connecting underserved cities and towns of Balochistan, Southern Punjab, and Upper Sindh with the rest of Pakistan.
At a time when international and Middle Eastern air corridors have faced serious disruptions due to the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict, SouthAir’s launch had temporarily slowed. However, the arrival of its much-awaited aircraft now signals a renewed momentum, with the airline expected to move rapidly towards the commencement of commercial operations.
A spokesman for SouthAir stated that all key preparatory arrangements are progressing swiftly, including maintenance facilities, flight scheduling, operational readiness, and the rostering of cockpit and cabin crew. He added that a formal announcement regarding the launch of operations will soon be made in coordination with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).