A Boeing 767 at Sialkot airport that had been parked since 29 August 2017 has finally been sold. Sialkot International Airport auctioned the aircraft under a court order for more than its reserve price of $400,000, ending a wait of nearly nine years.
Boeing 767 Sialkot Airport Sale: The Details
The aircraft was previously associated with Jet Asia Airways, a Thailand-based carrier that is said to have used it for charter flights. It was left at the airport after the airline’s operations stopped. In May this year, the airport announced the sale on social media and invited expressions of interest from buyers.
Intended Uses for the Aircraft
- Engineering projects
- Spare parts
- Cargo conversion
- Training and other technical use
Unpaid Dues Recovered
According to sources, the aircraft had built up millions of rupees in outstanding airport charges during its long stay. The airport recovered those dues from the auction proceeds. The case is a reminder of how abandoned foreign aircraft can tie up parking space and create unpaid liabilities for airports.
What Happens Next
The buyer has not been named publicly. The new owner is expected to arrange for the Boeing 767 to be removed from Sialkot, either for use as a source of parts or for conversion to another role. For official updates on airport operations, visit the Civil Aviation Authority website.
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