AirSial Overtakes Airblue as Pakistan’s Second-Largest Airline

 

Private carrier AirSial has officially become Pakistan’s second-largest airline by fleet size after integrating its 12th aircraft, edging past rival operator Airblue.

The Sialkot-based airline took delivery of an additional Airbus A320 at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport following an international ferry flight. The narrow-body jet will immediately enter service across the carrier's domestic network and growing overseas destinations. Industry fleet records now confirm AirSial's active operating fleet at 12 Airbus A320 aircraft.

This latest acquisition shifts the standing among major Pakistani commercial carriers:

• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA): 32 aircraft (1st)

• AirSial: 12 aircraft (2nd)

• Airblue: 11 aircraft (3rd)

Founded by members of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, AirSial launched operations in December 2020. Originally established to enhance domestic regional routes, the airline has steadily scaled up its international footprint.

AirSial's trajectory points to further growth, with signed agreements already in place to bring in additional Airbus A320s as part of its long-term fleet roadmap.