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Airbus A320-200 (A320-216) · AP-BLY · Pakistan International Airlines

Airbus A320-200 (A320-216) illustration in Pakistan International Airlines livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Airbus A320-200 (A320-216)

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RegistrationPKAP-BLY
OperatorPakistan International Airlines
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Airbus A320-200 (A320-216) built in 2006 in Toulouse / Hamburg / Tianjin / Mobile. Operates for Pakistan International Airlines. Previously flew for AirAsia.

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Mature · 20 years · ≈ 66,000 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerAirbus
Engines2× CFMI CFM56-5B6/3
PropulsionJet
First flight2006
Built inToulouse / Hamburgo / Tianjin / Mobile
Country of registrationPakistán
OwnerPakistan International Airlines
MSN2926
Hex / ICAO 24-bit760999
VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · Airbus A320

Figures for the A320-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length37.6 m123 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height11.8 m39 ft
Range6,204 km3,350 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed828 km/h447 ktMach 0.78
Service ceiling12,131 m39,800 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight78,000 kg171,960 lb
Maximum payload35,400 kg78,044 lbIts 150 passengers with baggage would weigh about 15.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity150 passengersUp to 195 in a high-density layout
Endurance7 h 30 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 6,204 km range, from Sepang it could fly non-stop as far as:

DOHDoha5,909 kmDXBDubai5,548 kmNRTNarita5,409 kmICNSeoul4,613 kmPEKBeijing4,414 km
Beyond its rangeSYDSydney (Mascot)6,585 km

The type first flew in 1987 (39 years ago) · About 7,000 units built · Still in production

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

The full story of the Airbus A320 Compare this aircraft

Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

2006–2015AirAsia network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
KULSepang
Main destinations
BKIKota KinabaluKCHKuchingJHBJohor BahruSINSingaporeMYYMiriPENPenangKBRKota BaharuLGKLangkawiSBWSibuTGGKuala TerengganuTWUTawau
2015–2026Pakistan International Airlines network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
KHIKarachiLHELahore
Main destinations
SHJSharjahPEWPeshawarAUHAbu DhabiMUXMultanUETQuettaDEADera Ghazi KhanRYKRahim Yar KhanDELNew DelhiDXBDubaiISBAttock

Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

2006
Built
Assembled by Airbus in Toulouse / Hamburg / Tianjin / Mobile.
Oct 21, 2006
Delivered to AirAsia
Delivered to AirAsia as 9M-AFL.
Feb 28, 2014
Incident at Taipéi
On February 28, 2014, the aircraft (registration 9M-AFL), operated by AirAsia, was involved in an incident at Taipéi. Source: AirAsia.
Source: AirAsia
Oct 2015
Placed in storage
In October 2015, the Airbus A320-216 aircraft (registration 9M-AFL), operated by AirAsia, was placed in storage. Source: AirAsia.
Source: AirAsia
Nov 2, 2015
Transferred to Pakistan International Airlines
Transferred to Pakistan International Airlines.
Jan 6, 2020
Incident at Karachi
On January 6, 2020, the Airbus A320 216 aircraft (registration AP-BLY), operated by Pakistan International Airlines, was involved in an incident at Karachi. Source: Pakistan International Airlines.
Source: Pakistan International Airlines
Mar 12, 2021
Incident at Peshawar
On March 12, 2021, the Airbus A320 216 aircraft (registration AP-BLY), operated by Pakistan International Airlines, was involved in an incident at Peshawar. Source: PIA.
Source: PIA
Sep 30, 2024
Incident at Dubai
On September 30, 2024, the Airbus A320 216 aircraft (registration AP-BLY), operated by Pakistan International Airlines, was involved in an incident at Dubai. Source: PIA.
Source: PIA
Aug 2025
Placed in storage
In August 2025, the Airbus A320-216 aircraft (registration AP-BLY), operated by Pakistan International Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Pakistan International Airlines.
Source: Pakistan International Airlines
Sep 1, 2026
Returned to service
In September 2026, the Airbus 320-216 aircraft (registration AP-BLY), operated by Pakistan International Airlines, returned to service. Source: Pakistan International Airlines.
Source: Pakistan International Airlines

Operators

2006-10-21
AirAsia
Registration 9M-AFL
2015-11-02
Pakistan International Airlines
Registration AP-BLY · Lessor: Asia Aviation Capital

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This page was last updated on October 13, 2026

APA

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Chicago

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Harvard

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BibTeX

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  title        = {{Airbus A320-200 (A320-216) · AP-BLY · Pakistan International Airlines}},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-16},
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Wikipedia

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