Air Karachi is a new Pakistani start-up airline seeking a Regular Public Transport (RPT) license from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to begin domestic and international flights. The airline is backed by local investors and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). They plan to offer both passenger and cargo services, with initial plans to operate with three leased aircraft. Background Air Karachi is a new venture in Pakistan's aviation sector, with investors announcing an initial seed funding of PKR 5 billion. Licensing The airline has applied for an RPT license from the CAA, which is necessary to operate commercial flights. Operations Air Karachi intends to start with domestic flights and expand to international routes in the future.<ref name":1" /><ref name":2" /> After domestic operations begin, the airline plans to expand into international routes and cargo services.<ref name=":3" /> Initial Fleet The airline plans to begin operations with a fleet of three leased aircraft.<ref name":0" /><ref name":2" /> Leadership Former Southern Commander (retd) Air Vice Marshal Imran has been appointed as the CEO of Air Karachi.<ref name":1" /><ref name":2" /> Shareholders Key shareholders include Aqeel Karim Dhedhi, Arif Habib, SM Tanveer, and others.<ref name":1" /><ref name":2" />
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