GILGIT: An out-of-service ATR aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) fetched Rs8.3 million at auction, reported ARY News.
The old plane parked at Gilgit airport was auctioned to a local scrap dealer.
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The aircraft’s engine and other parts were sold by weight, officials said.
The auction was held in light of a report provided by the national airline’s engineering department.
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The plane was retired after it completed its operational lifetime.
