With all the bad stuff going on in the country, there are a few progressions that Pakistan has been making especially in the province of Sindh. Just last week, the Sindh government decided to introduce new diesel hybrid buses to the already existing lot. This week, it’s the launch of air taxis. Yes! Air taxis are going to be the new means of transportation for people within the next two weeks.
A private company, Sky Wings, in partnership with a foreign investor, has recently revealed this amazing facility in Karachi. The air taxis are set to become operational within the next two weeks, offering their services to the public. Additionally, an agreement has been signed between Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport and the company.
Further Details
Imran Aslam Khan, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sky Wings Aviation, told that passengers will have the choice of choosing their preferred time and destination using the company’s mobile app, similar to other popular taxi booking applications. He further mentioned that the air taxi service will offer significantly lower fares compared to traditional charter flights. For instance, a trip from Karachi to various cities in Sindh and Balochistan, which typically costs around Rs2.5 million, will be much more affordable with this new service.
Initially, the taxi service will operate with eight aircraft equipped with two to six seats each. However, the company plans to introduce more aircraft in the near future, expanding its aircraft batch to meet the growing demand. Passengers can book the aircraft not only through the dedicated air taxi service app but also through popular transportation apps such as Careem, Uber, and Bykea. Moreover, owners of private jets can also choose to participate in this aerial service.
DA 40 Diamond
Sky Wings Aviation has already expanded its fleet by adding a DA 40 Diamond aircraft manufactured in Germany. This new addition to the fleet has three passenger seats, in addition to the pilot seat, as informed by COO Aslam. Moreover, the German-manufactured aircraft is capable of flying at an impressive speed of 160 knots which is equivalent to approximately 300 kilometers per hour, with just a single refueling.
Khan emphasized that the service aims to cater to a wide range of individuals, including political, religious, and business personalities, as well as professionals like tourists, lawyers, journalists, doctors, and ordinary citizens. The accessibility of aerial taxis will benefit these diverse groups by offering a faster mode of travel. He further emphasized that apart from the convenience factor, this air taxi service has the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s tourism sector, attracting more visitors and boosting tourism overall.
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