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Milestone for general aviation

By Our Correspondent
December 10, 2025
A representational image of a an aeroplane during a flight. — Reuters/File
A representational image of a an aeroplane during a flight. — Reuters/File

LAHORE: A first test flight has successfully landed at the New General Aviation Aerodrome Lahore (near Muridke), marking a historic milestone for general aviation in Pakistan.

The aerodrome, designed to serve as a dedicated hub for general aviation activities, benefits from a peaceful geographic location and dedicated infrastructure - a major step forward for the sector. The aircraft, registration AP BBP (a Cessna 172 operated by Air Eagle), arrived from Lahore earlier and later departed for AIIAP Lahore at 01:26pm.

Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, DG PAA, congratulated all staff and teams involved in making this milestone possible, praising their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to advancing general aviation in Pakistan.