PIA unveils stunning new livery with Pakistan’s national animal Markhor on its tail
National carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) revamped its design and logo symbolizing the country’s national animal ‘Markhor’ this time.
The stunning new emblem is to be painted on the tail end as well as the engine of all aircraft as part of PIA‘s new branding.
“PIA has embarked on a great endeavour to upgrade its services in a meaningful manner for our customers and part of that upgrade is giving it a new look,” said President and CEO, PIACL, Musharraf Rasool, sharing the exciting news on social media.
With the stunning new livery, PIA aims to retain its lost glory, said Rasool.
“PIA will come back with resileince thrive again as the national airline Pakistan International Airlines is committed to the preservation of the national animal, the Markhor.of Pakistan it’s attain glory and reach new avenues.”
The new livery is the “symbol of Pakistani resilience, steadfastness and a great comeback.” He also clarified that the “change is not just cosmetics but the renewal of PIA’s commitment as the national airline.”
“PIA has embarked on a great endeavour to upgrade its services in a meaningful manner for our customers and part of that upgrade is giving it a new look,” President and CEO, PIACL, Musharraf Rasool, shares exciting news on what is coming soon! #NewPIA #PIA pic.twitter.com/PQxVEm1GkJ
— PIA (@Official_PIA) April 5, 2018
The decision to re-design the airline’s logo was made in view of the new Islamabad airport inauguration, according to the PIA spokesperson Mashhood.
There have been hints of the new design on PIA’s social media pages for quite some time. But the company finally revealed the secret on April 6, 2018 by changing its profile pictures to Markhor.
Markhor, known for its long screw horn, is one of the most beautiful wild animals inhabiting the mountainous regions of Pakistan.
Pakistan International Airlines is committed to the preservation of the national animal, the Markhor. #PIA pic.twitter.com/vTrBj2cFIg
— PIA (@Official_PIA) March 20, 2018
PIA is all set to conduct its first mock flight from the New Islamabad International Airport on April 7, in which around 250 family members of its employees will pass through security scans and baggage checks, before proceeding to the customs counters, as a mock exercise.
There is no mention of the cost of the entire procedure by PIA which has incurred huge losses in last few years, leading to closure of flights to USA as well as its Premier Service.