Pakistan, July 24 -- Pakistan's first Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility compliant with the standards of the European Union Aviation Safety (EASA) is being established at Islamabad International Airport, marking a major milestone in the country's drive towards self-reliance in the aviation sector.

The specialized MRO facility is being developed by private aviation services company Nortec, sources said.

A modern aircraft maintenance hangar and an advanced flight simulator for pilot training are also being established at Islamabad International Airport as part of the initiative, they added.

Once operational, the MRO facility will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Airbus A318, A319 and other aircr...