Aero Asia International (commonly known as AeroAsia) was the principle and one of the largest private international airline based in Karachi, Pakistan from 1993 until its collapse on 19 May 2007. Founded in 1993 by Tabani Group of Investors, Aero Asia started its operations as a scheduled passenger and cargo air service to its domestic and international destinations in Gulf states. Aero Asia was noted as a Low-cost carrier with wide usage of jet aircraft and jumbo jets. In 2006, Aero Asia was acquired by the British Regal Group from the Tabani Investors but soon failed to provide safety guidelines to its customers.