Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Pakistan will soon start producing commercial aircraft for domestic and international markets, a senior official said.

Air Marshal Ahmer Shahzad of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) told media during the Dubai Airshow 2017 that the planned aircraft will have a seating capacity of 10 to 30 passengers and will serve both executive and non-executive purposes.

"As economic activity picks up with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, we require fast and efficient air transportation to meet domestic demand. We are also looking at international markets in the Middle East and Central Asia," Shahzad said.

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, a Pakistani aerospace, defence, and aviation contractor, produces aerial systems f...