KARACHI - Two years after the status as a federal dominion within the British Empire ended and the country of Pakistan established as a republic, the discussion erupted about the independence of the country. Many people ask how Pakistan is considered independent, while the British have still too many power in the country. Until 1956, the crown was still the reigning monarch of the country. Even after the founding of a republic, British companies continue to have monopoly within the country.
Aviation experts point out that since its foundation, Pakistan Indus Airways has operated only British build aircraft. As a reaction to the discussion, the CEO has assured the Pakistani nation that the airline is fully Pakistani owned and that the British crown has no control over the airline. "Yes we operate only British build aircraft, but that was because of the initial investments from Britain and the delivery of cheap and relatively new aircraft, which are from the British Bristol, de Havilland and Vickers companies. For our fleet renewal project, we had discussion with Russian, American and European aircraft manufacturers. We aim to order the best aircraft for our type of operations and for now, the British build aircraft have shown that they fitted the best for the Pakistani operations."
One expert gave India as an example, where five airlines are operational, all using American or Dutch build aircraft. To that, the CEO of Pakistan Indus Airways reacted with the fact that two of the five airlines also using the de Havilland DH.114 Heron, Vickers Viscount 700 and Bristol Type 170 Wayfarer and Type 175 Britannia aircraft. "We want the most perfect aircraft for their operations. Therefor airlines look at performance of the individual aircraft, price of each unit and availability. As said, for now the British build aircraft fits the best for our operations."