Faisalabad: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has taken a major step toward modernizing aviation infrastructure in Faisalabad by signing a consultancy agreement with internationally renowned Lebanese engineering firm Dar Al-Handasah for the city’s greenfield airport project, 24NewsHD reported on Wednesday.
According to the PAA, the agreement officially initiates the master planning phase of the Faisalabad greenfield airport, marking the start of a significant infrastructure development initiative. The deal was signed by PAA Director General Zeeshan Saeed and Dar Al-Handasah Country Manager Rami Bediwoun. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Director Generals Sadiqur Rehman and Sameer Saeed, along with Director of Planning and Development Ghulam Abbas Sheikh.
Under the agreement, consultancy services for the project will be provided by the joint venture DAR-OCL-ASIAN JV, with construction work scheduled to commence from April 21, 2026.
Greenfield airports are developed on previously unused land, allowing planners and engineers to design and build infrastructure from scratch without the limitations of existing structures. Such projects enable efficient, modern designs and are increasingly popular worldwide, with major initiatives underway in cities like Beijing, Istanbul, Sydney, and Chennai.
The Faisalabad project is expected to enhance regional connectivity, boost economic growth, and position the city as a key emerging hub in Pakistan’s aviation sector.
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