Pakistan's private airline connecting major domestic destinations.
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Karachi, Pakistan
Shaheen Air International was a Pakistani private airline that operated scheduled domestic and international passenger services. Founded in the 1990s, it grew to become one of Pakistan's larger private carriers, offering flights to destinations across Pakistan as well as select international routes to the Middle East, China, and Central Asia.
The airline faced significant financial difficulties over the years, accumulating debts and struggling to maintain consistent operations. In late 2018, the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan suspended Shaheen Air's operating license due to financial insolvency and failure to meet regulatory requirements, effectively ending the airline's operations.
At its peak, Shaheen Air operated a fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft and served millions of passengers annually. Its collapse left many employees unpaid and stranded passengers, and the airline was unable to recover from its financial crisis.
Hubs & network
Shaheen Air primarily operated from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore.
Fleet
The airline operated a mixed fleet including Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft at various points in its history.
Notable facts
- ›Shaheen Air was one of Pakistan's largest private airlines before its collapse.
- ›The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan suspended Shaheen Air's license in October 2018 due to financial insolvency.
- ›The airline operated international routes to Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, and Central Asian countries.
- ›At its peak, Shaheen Air employed several thousand staff members across Pakistan.
- ›The airline's closure left significant unpaid debts to airports, fuel suppliers, and employees.
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