Sialkot International Airport has sold a Boeing 767 aircraft for more than $400,000 after the jet remained grounded at the airport for almost nine years.
The aircraft, identified as a Boeing 767-336ER, had been parked at the airport since August 29, 2017. Its prolonged stay reportedly resulted in millions of rupees in unpaid parking and other airport charges.
According to sources, the airport completed the auction under a court order and recovered the outstanding dues from the sale proceeds.
The aircraft was previously operated by Fly Jet Asia Airways for charter services. However, it remained out of commercial operation throughout its extended stay at Sialkot Airport.
The airport had announced its intention to sell the aircraft on May 22, 2026, through its official Facebook page. Interested parties were invited to submit expressions of interest to participate in the sale process.
A reserve price of $400,000 was set for the aircraft. The final bid reportedly exceeded this amount, although the exact selling price has not been officially disclosed.
The sale announcement invited potential buyers to consider several uses for the aircraft. These included recovering spare parts, converting it into a cargo aircraft, undertaking engineering projects, and using it for aviation training.
The Boeing 767 had remained at Sialkot International Airport since August 2017, accumulating substantial financial liabilities during the period. Sources said its unpaid airport charges had reached millions of rupees before the auction was completed.
The aircraft’s previous association with Fly Jet Asia Airways dates back to its use in charter flight operations. The Boeing 767-336ER belongs to the wide-body aircraft family, which is designed primarily for long-distance passenger and cargo transportation.
Despite spending years out of service, some of its major components were reportedly found to be in satisfactory condition. These included the engines, passenger seats, and landing gear.
Such components could offer value to aviation businesses, maintenance organisations, or technical training institutions. However, their suitability for reuse would depend on proper inspection, certification, and technical assessments.
The airport’s sale notice also provided flexibility for buyers interested in using the aircraft for purposes other than passenger transportation. Possible applications included technical education, aircraft engineering, and spare parts recovery.
The auction was conducted following a court order, allowing the airport to dispose of the long-parked aircraft and recover outstanding payments.
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The transaction has brought an end to the Boeing 767’s nearly nine-year stay at Sialkot International Airport. However, the buyer’s identity, the precise final auction amount, and the aircraft’s intended future use have not yet been disclosed.
