This was stated by the spokesman of the national flag carrier in a statement here on Saturday.

He said that the major maintenance check was completed with the extensive expertise of PIA's engineers who worked with full dedication to perform this C Check within the projected time and the aircraft rolled out with no defects.

PIA Engineering is performing all major overhaul checks of the entire Pakistan Navy ATRs fleet.

PIA Engineering aims to expand its maintenance capabilities which will allow it to cater all aircraft models operating in Pakistan and become a leading maintenance services provider in Pakistan as well as in the entire region.

Currently, PIA Engineering is providing maintenance services to major regional operators like Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Oman Air, Fly Dubai and Gulf Air, the spokesman further pointed out.