K2 Airways
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 K2 Airways Boeing 737-400SF | |||||||
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| Founded | 2018 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 2024 | ||||||
Ceased operations | July 7, 2026 | ||||||
Operating bases | Karachi | ||||||
| Destinations | 6 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Office 4024, 4th Floor, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi-Pakistan | ||||||
| Key people | Tariq Raja (CEO)[1] | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
K2 Airways was a Pakistani cargo airline based in Karachi, Pakistan. The airline was established in 2018 and operated scheduled and charter cargo services on domestic and international routes. It received its air operator's certificate from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in December 2024. The airline ceased operations after its sole aircraft, a Boeing 737-400, crashed into the Arabian Sea on 7 July 2026 while operating as K2 Airways Flight 1732.[2]
History
[edit]The airline was first founded in 2018, later opening its social media campaign in 2019. [3][4]
In early 2023, almost 5 years after the airline was first founded, it stated that it intended to begin passenger flight operations with E190 aircraft, which would be the first airline in Pakistan to operate Embraer aircraft.[5] The plan was however mulled in late 2023 as the aircraft lessor was not able to provide the airline with a second aircraft.[1]
In July 2024, K2 Airways received its first aircraft, a cargo converted B737-4M0(BDSF), which was registered in Pakistan as AP-BOI.[1]
K2 Airways received its air operator's certificate on December 20, 2024, and subsequently began flight operations a week later on December 27, launching its inaugural flight from Karachi to Lahore.[6]
On 16 August 2026, it was reported that the airline had allowed its insurance to expire several weeks prior to the crash of Flight 1732. This finding, along with the loss of the company's sole aircraft in the crash, resulted in K2 Airways operations being suspended indefinitely.[7][8]
Destinations
[edit]As of January 2026[update], K2 Airways flew to the following destinations:
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Kashgar | Kashgar Laining International Airport | Terminated[9] |
| Pakistan | Lahore | Allama Iqbal International Airport | Terminated |
| Karachi | Jinnah International Airport | Terminated | |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Al Maktoum International Airport | Terminated |
| Sharjah | Sharjah International Airport | Terminated | |
| Uzbekistan | Navoi | Navoi International Airport | Terminated[10] |
Former Fleet
[edit]On 7 July 2026, K2 Airways' only aircraft crashed into the Arabian Sea while operating K2 Airways Flight 1732.[11][12]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Historical | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-400(BDSF) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Crashed as K2 Airways Flight 1732 |
Accidents and incidents
[edit]- On 7 July 2026, at around 9:18 PM PST, K2 Airways’ only aircraft, a 27 year old Boeing 737-4M0(BDSF) (registered as AP-BOI) aircraft, was operating K2 Airways Flight 1732 from Sharjah to Karachi. It crashed into the Arabian Sea following a presumed navigation systems issue.[12][13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Pakistan's K2 Airways ferries in first aircraft, a B737F". www.ch-aviation.com. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ "Pakistan-registered cargo plane missing off Karachi coast after navigation problem". New Straits Times. Reuters. 2026-07-08. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "About Us". K2AIRWAYS. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ "Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) on X". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ "New Pakistani airline, K2 Airways will be the new operator of the Embraer E190 jet". www.airdatanews.com. 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Pakistan has a new cargo airline: K2 Airways". www.cargoforwarder.eu. 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Bondarenko, Veronika (2026-08-16), Another airline shut down after accident, all flights off, retrieved 2026-10-02
- ↑ Khan, Aftab (2026-08-16). "Ill-fated cargo plane had expired insurance". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
- ↑ "K2 Airways to operate cargo flights to China from this month". The News.
- ↑ "K2 Airways Launches Cargo Flights to Uzbekistan". propakistani.pk.
- ↑ "Fleet". K2 Airways.
- 1 2 "K2 Airways cargo plane goes missing off Karachi coast after reporting navigation issue". Business Recorder. 2026-07-07. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ↑ "A cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi reportedly lost contact with air traffic control near Ormara and has since gone missing. Search and rescue operations have been launched in the Arabian Sea to locate the aircraft. Initial reports indicate that five crew members were on board, including Captain Rizwan Jatoi and First Officer Faisal Idrees. Authorities have yet to officially confirm the identities of the crew. Further details are awaited". Instagram. 2026-07-07. Retrieved 2026-07-07.