KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday formally launched the feasibility study, master planning, and detailed design services for the long-anticipated Greenfield Airport Faisalabad.
According to the details, the kick-off meeting, held in Faisalabad, brought together senior government officials, aviation stakeholders, business leaders, and representatives of the Faisalabad District Administration to formally set the project in motion.
The PAA has contracted DAR Al-Handasah, one of the world’s most distinguished aviation consultancy firms, in joint venture with local partners OCL-Asian, to lead the feasibility, master planning, and detailed design phases of the project.
The signing of this contract signals the official commencement of what is being described as a transformative initiative for the region.
The PAA delegation was led by Deputy Director General Engr Sumair Saeed, accompanied by the Director Planning & Development, Director Finance, Additional Director Planning & Development, and other key officials.
During the meeting, the consulting team presented a comprehensive work plan detailing the roadmap across all three project phases - feasibility study, master planning, and engineering design, followed by an interactive session and a media briefing.
Speaking at the event, senior PAA officials described the proposed airport as a catalyst for economic growth, trade, tourism, and employment generation across Central Punjab. The facility, once realised, is expected to significantly boost regional connectivity and position Faisalabad as a major aviation hub.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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