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Bangladesh aviation fleet expansion

Overview

The aviation sector in Bangladesh is undergoing significant expansion through major aircraft procurement. US-Bangla Airlines previously announced plans to add 21 Boeing 737-8 and 737-800 narrow-body aircraft to its fleet by 2027, aiming to reach 30 international destinations.

Simultaneously, the national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is diversifying its fleet. Following discussions between US President Donald Trump and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh pledged to increase its commitment to purchase Boeing aircraft. This multibillion-dollar expansion builds upon earlier agreements to modernize the fleet with Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, 787-9 Dreamliners, and 737-8 MAX models. Biman is set to acquire 14 new Boeing aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $3.7 billion, with deliveries expected between 2031 and 2035. Following an agreement signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly for 11 additional Boeing aircraft, Biman’s Boeing backlog reached 25 planes.

In a strategic shift for the carrier, which currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 19 aircraft, Biman has now signed a firm order for 10 Airbus aircraft. This order includes four A350-900 widebody jets for long-haul routes to North America, Europe, and the Middle East, and six A321neo narrowbody jets for regional and medium-haul markets. The A350-900 models are expected to offer a 25 percent reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to previous generations. Deliveries for the Airbus models are expected to begin around 2033. This agreement brings Biman’s total acquisition pipeline to 35 new aircraft. Michael Miller, the European Union’s ambassador to Bangladesh, described the deal as a strategic step in expanding commercial and investment ties between Bangladesh and Europe.

Entities

Boeing · Biman Bangladesh Airlines · Bangladesh · M Rashiduzzaman Millat · Airbus

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 10 Airbus aircraft

    Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ordered 10 Airbus aircraft, including four A350-900s and six A321neos, to modernize its fleet and expand international routes to North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Biman Bangladesh Airlines to sign Airbus deal for 10 aircraft in October

    Bangladesh's Civil Aviation Minister announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will sign a deal in October to acquire 10 Airbus aircraft, expanding its fleet beyond its current Boeing-only models.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 11 Boeing jets

    Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ordered 11 additional Boeing jets, including 787-10 Dreamliners and 737 MAX 8s, to modernize its fleet and expand international network capacity.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bangladesh signs Boeing aircraft deal and US nuclear cooperation MoU

    Bangladesh has signed an agreement to purchase aircraft from Boeing and a memorandum of understanding with the US regarding strategic civil nuclear cooperation.

  5. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Boeing advances major aviation deals in Bangladesh and Pakistan

    Boeing is expanding its presence in South Asia through significant aircraft orders from Biman Bangladesh Airlines and fleet modernization negotiations with Pakistan International Airlines.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Biman Bangladesh Airlines to acquire 14 Boeing aircraft in $3.7 billion deal

    Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to purchase 14 Boeing aircraft for $3.7 billion, a move facing calls from the EU for fair competition and domestic debate over long-term aviation strategy versus economic costs.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bangladesh expands Boeing aircraft purchase commitment

    Bangladesh has committed to spending billions of dollars on additional Boeing aircraft, significantly expanding its previous order to modernize the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US-Bangla Airlines announces major fleet and route expansion

    US-Bangla Airlines plans to add 21 Boeing aircraft by 2027, aiming to connect Bangladesh to 30 international destinations and bolster the nation's potential as a regional aviation hub.

Sources

aeromorning.com · aeronoticias.com.pe · airdatanews.com · ajkerpatrika.com · arabnews.pk · aviation.direct · aviationnewsbd.com · avioradar.net · banglamirrornews.com · boardingarea.com · cronicadecantabria.com · dailytimes.com.pk · delphosmagazine.com · en.prothomalo.com · europesays.com · indiastrategic.in · m.airporthaber.com · mediabites.com.pk · news.az · news18.com · news24bd.tv · pakbanker.com · sarabangla.net · sky-budget.com · southasiatime.com · thebengalitimes.com · tob.news

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