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Encyclopedia > Bhoja Air

Bhoja Air is an airline based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It operated a small domestic scheduled network and links domestic cities to destinations in the United Arab Emirates. It has ceased operations in 2000 due to financial difficulties and succumbed to numerous debts. A Boeing 747-400 belonging to Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the UKs largest airlines. ... Karachi (Urdu: كراچى, Sindhi: ڪراچي) is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the most populated city in Pakistan. ... Sindh (Sind) (Sindhi: سنڌ ;Urdu: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and is home to the Sindhis, Muhajirs and various other groups. ...

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Code Data

  • ICAO Code: BHO
  • Callsign: Bhoja

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History

On 7 November 1993, Bhoja Air started operations. The airline started with services on domestic routes and inaugurating flights between Karachi, Lahore and Quetta, with a dry lease Boeing 737-200 aircraft. The aircraft was registered with Pakistani registration and was the first private airline in Pakistan to operate with a Western manufactured aircraft. November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... The Boeing 737 is the worlds most popular medium range - narrow body commercial passenger jet aircraft. ...


Bhoja Air, a privately owned airline was owned by the Bhoja Group of Companies. Bhoja Air has its head office at Shahrah–e-Liaquat and corporate Offices at KDA society. Karachi was one of its prime locations as the airline believed it was the heart of the gateway to Southeast Asia. It also had its headquarters in Karachi. Karachi (Urdu: كراچى, Sindhi: ڪراچي) is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the most populated city in Pakistan. ...


In 1996, it signed a deal with the globally acclaimed handling agent group called ‘OGDENS’ with complete Ground handling equipment at Karachi. Their equipment was capable to handle Boeing 747s. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...


In the same year another Sister Company, Pakistan Aviators and Aviation located at Lahore International airport was purchased along with a hotel for passenger stop overs. Allama Iqbal International Airport (IATA: LHE, ICAO: OPLA) is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. ...


During January 24, 1998, was another festive day for the company when it commenced its first International flight from Karachi to Dubai. Later, Bhoja Air operated flights to the U.A.E from all major cities of Pakistan including having a solid domestic network. January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Jinnah International Airport is Pakistans largest international and domestic airport. ... Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) is a major air facility in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. ... United Arab Emirates Unix Amiga Emulator Unrecoverable Application Error Uterine artery embolisation This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...


However due to competiton with the other private airlines and the national flag carrier (PIA), Bhoja Air was not able to keep up with finances and filed for bankruptcy in 2001.


Destinations

Bhoja air operated to:


Domestic Destinations

Jinnah International Airport is Pakistans largest international and domestic airport. ... Karachi (Urdu: كراچى, Sindhi: ڪراچي) is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the most populated city in Pakistan. ... Allama Iqbal International Airport (IATA: LHE, ICAO: OPLA) is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. ... The Minar-e-Pakistan represents Pakistani independence The Hazuri Bagh, looking towards the Roshnai Gate Lahore (Urdu: لاہور) is a major city of Pakistan and is the capital of the province of Punjab. ... Islamabad International Airport (IATA airport code: ISB) is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. ... Islamabad (Urdu: اسلام آباد, abode of Islam), is the capital city of Pakistan, and is located in the Potohar Plateau in the northwest of the country. ... Peshawar International Airport is an airport located in the North West Frontier Province in Peshawar. ... Peshāwar (Urdu:پیشاور) is the provincial capital of Pakistans North-West Frontier Province. ... The Multan International Airport is situated at 10 km away from city centre of Multan. ... Multan (ملتان) is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan, and capital of Multan District. ...

International Destinations

Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) is a major air facility in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. ... Flag Coordinates , Government Emirate Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Geographical characteristics Area     City 4,114 km² Population     City (2004) 1,070,779     Density   293. ... Abu Dhabi International Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport is an airport located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ... Abu Dhabi or Abu Zaby (Arabic language: أبوظبي) is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. ... Sharjah International Airport (IATA airport code: SHJ) is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. ... The Emirate of Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة) extends along approximately 16 kilometres of the United Arab Emiratess Persian Gulf coastline and for more than 80 kilometres into the interior. ...

Fleet

Bhoja Air fleet comprised of the following when it ceased operations in 2000;

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See also

Airlines of Pakistan
Current Airlines Aero AsiaAirbluePIASAIJSA
Cargo Airlines DHL Cargo PakistanPakistan International CargoRoyal Airlines CargoStar AirTCS Couriers
Charter Companies Askari AviationJahangir Siddiqui CharterRoyal AirlinesSchon Air • Pricely Jets
Future Airlines Air Mashriq • DIA • Pearl AirSafe Air
Defunct Airlines Bhoja AirHajvairy AirlinesOrient Airways • Pak-Air • Raji Airlines • Super Airways
Other AirportsCAA of PakistanList of airlinesList of defunct airlinesShaheen Airport ServicesTransport

Download high resolution version (1200x800, 8 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Pakistan aviation market has seen many airlines come and go. ... Download high resolution version (1200x800, 8 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Aero Asia International is a private airline based at Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport. ... Airblue is a private airline based at Quaid-e-Azam International Airport Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Pakistan International Airlines (also known as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... Shaheen Air International is an airline based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Jahangir Siddiqui Air (JS Air) is a recently-launched charter aircraft company by the Jahangir Siddiqui Group that operates in diversified fields. ... The DHL logo A DHL Boeing 757 A DHL Sprinter van DHL Boat DHL is a company that provides international shipping of documents and freight as well as contract logistics. ... Pakistan International Airlines (also known as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... Royal Airlines is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Star Air is an airline based in Indonesia. ... TCS is a Pakistan based courier service. ... Askari Aviation is based in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. ... Jahangir Siddiqui Charter (JS Charter) is charter operation of JS Air is based Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan See also Jahangir Siddiqui Group Jahangir Siddiqui Air External links JS Air and Airblue JS Air news JS Charter Categories: | | ... Royal Airlines is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Schön Air is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Air Mashriq is based in London, United Kingdom. ... Pearl Air is a private airline based at Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Safe International Airways Company is a private airline based at Quaid-e-Azam International Airport Karachi, Pakistan. ... Hajvairy Airlines IL-86 Hajvairy Airlines was based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Orient Airways Ltd. ... The urdu version of the CAA Pakistan Logo Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the public corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of aviation in Pakistan. ... This is a list of airlines in operation (by continents and country). ... This is a list of defunct airlines. ... Shaheen Airport Services (SAPS) is the largest ground handling agency in the private sector of Pakistan, providing facilities to commercial, corporate and private airlines at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta. ...

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Bhoja Air - Airline Wiki (192 words)
Bhoja Air, a privately owned airline with a reputation for reliability, service and punctuality gets its heritage and pedigree from the Bhoja Group of Companies.
Bhoja Air has its head office at Shahrah–e-Liaquat and corporate Offices at KDA society, Karachi one of the prime locations in the heart of the gateway of Southeast Asia, The Cosmopolitan City of Karachi.
Bhoja Air currently operates flights to U.A.E from all major cities of Pakistan besides having a solid domestic network.
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