The 154-kilometer drive took around two and a half hours, with the impressive 110-foot-long, 40-ton Boeing 737 carefully transported on a specially designed truck and trailer. Drivers navigated through busy streets, ensuring the aircraft’s safe passage while drawing curious crowds eager to witness this rare occurrence.
This scene recalled comparable transfers of Boeing 777s through Saudi Arabia’s deserts in September, highlighting the unique challenges of transporting large aircraft. The operation’s supervisor stated that the team removed the jet’s wings and tail before transportation to carry them separately and streamline the process.
Upon arrival, the aircraft will undergo reconstruction at the Civil Aviation Training Institute in Hyderabad, where it will serve an essential purpose in training airport firefighters and enhancing their skills and safety measures. This initiative marks a significant step in aviation safety education in Pakistan.