31 July 2026
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1. Company Overview
Askari Aviation Services (AAS) is a dynamic aviation organization established in 1995 under the auspices of the Army Welfare Trust (AWT), also known as the Askari Group. The company provides a comprehensive suite of aviation-related services including charter flights, aircraft and helicopter maintenance, ground handling, air ticketing, and aviation training. With over three decades of operations, Askari Aviation has positioned itself as a leader in Pakistan’s aviation industry, committed to quality, safety, and excellence.[awt.com]
History: Founded in 1995 as a business unit of Army Welfare Trust, Askari Aviation commenced operations to provide quality aviation services in Pakistan and to generate revenue for the trust while creating employment opportunities for retired military aviators. Askari Airport Services (AAPS), a key project under AAS, was established under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and began ground handling operations at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad in January 2007.[askaritravels]
Head Office: The corporate office is located at 5-A The Mall, AWT Plaza, P.O. Box No. 336, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The company office is situated near Old Airport Road, Chaklala, Rawalpindi 46210.[centreforaviation]
Senior Leadership:
- Chief Executive Officer: Col (Retd) Irfan Hassan[askariaviation]
- Chief Operating Officer: Col (Retd) Aqueel Ahmed Awan[askflyingacademy]
- General Manager: Lt. Col (Retd) Naveed Zafar Abbasi[askariaviation]
2. Operations and Facilities
Askari Aviation Services operates through multiple business units and facilities across Pakistan, delivering integrated aviation solutions.[askariaviation]
Main Business Operations:
- Domestic and international charter transportation (Askari Charter Services)
- Aircraft and helicopter maintenance and operations (Askari Aviation Pvt Ltd)
- Ground handling services at Islamabad airport (Askari Airport Services)
- Domestic and international air travel ticketing (Askari Travel & Tour)
- Ground, cabin, and flying training for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft (ASK Flying Academy)[askaritravels]
Key Facilities and Locations:
- Corporate Office: 5-A The Mall, AWT Plaza, Rawalpindi[centreforaviation]
- Company Office: Near Old Airport Road, Chaklala, Rawalpindi[askariaviation]
- ASK Flying Academy: Located at PAF Noor Khan Airbase (formerly Old International Airport), Rawalpindi/Islamabad[askflyingacademy]
- Main Hub: Islamabad Benazir Bhutto International Airport[centreforaviation]
- Ground Handling Operations: Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad (since January 2007)[askaritravels]
Operational Scale: The company maintains an integral fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft and enjoys the backing of Pakistan Army Aviation, providing international charter services to Pakistan Army peacekeeping troops deployed with the United Nations around the world.[askariaviation]
3. Products or Services
Askari Aviation Services offers a diversified portfolio of aviation products and services under distinct brand names:
|
Service Line |
Brand/Unit |
Description |
|
Charter Flights |
Askari Charter Services (ACS) |
Air charter services including helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft tailored to customer needs; passenger charter, cargo charter, and helicopter charter services. [askariaviation] |
|
Aircraft Maintenance & Operations |
Askari Aviation (Pvt) Ltd (AAL) |
Maintenance, repair, and operational services for aircraft and helicopters. [askaritravels] |
|
Ground Handling |
Askari Airport Services (AAPS) |
Ground handling services at Islamabad airport, offering cost-effective quality services. [askaritravels] |
|
Air Ticketing |
Askari Travel & Tour (AT&T) |
Domestic and international air travel ticketing services. [askaritravels] |
|
Aviation Training |
ASK Flying Academy (AFA) |
Ground, cabin, and flying training courses for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft; courses approved by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). [askaritravels] |
|
Specialized Services |
AAS |
Helicopter safaris, rescue services, crop dusting, cargo transportation, and policing services. [slideshare] |
Additional Services:
- Rescue services for expeditions and emergency location support[slideshare]
- International charter services for UN peacekeeping deployments[askariaviation]
- Adventure tourism promotion through aviation services[slideshare]
4. Financials
Note: Askari Aviation Services operates as a private business unit of Army Welfare Trust and does not publish standalone audited financial statements in the public domain. Financial performance data for the company is not separately disclosed in publicly available sources.[awt.com]
Army Welfare Trust (Askari Group) consolidates its diverse business portfolio—including banking, cement, insurance, aviation, agriculture, manufacturing, sugar, security solutions, real estate, lubricants, and defence procurement—under group-level reporting, but individual subsidiary financials such as Askari Aviation are not broken out in publicly accessible annual reports.[dps.psx.com]
Accordingly, gross revenue, after-tax earnings, and profit margins for Askari Aviation Services specifically cannot be provided from verifiable public sources at this time.
5. Future Plans
Publicly available information does not contain specific, detailed forward-looking statements from Askari Aviation Services regarding expansion plans, investment commitments, new projects, or strategic growth initiatives for 2025–2026 and beyond.[awt.com]
The company’s enduring commitment, as stated in its corporate communications, emphasizes maintaining leadership in the aviation industry with a focus on quality, safety, and excellence. Given its established role in supporting Pakistan Army Aviation and UN peacekeeping operations, the company is positioned to continue expanding its charter and specialized aviation services in line with national defence and humanitarian requirements.[awt.com]
For detailed future plans, investment roadmaps, or strategic initiatives, direct engagement with company leadership or access to internal Army Welfare Trust planning documents would be required, as these are not disclosed in publicly verifiable sources.
Sources: All information presented above is derived from publicly available and verifiable sources including the official Askari Aviation website, Army Welfare Trust portals, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority records, and corporate directories.[centreforaviation]