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Bangladesh aviation fleet expansion

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The aviation sector in Bangladesh is undergoing significant expansion through major aircraft procurement. US-Bangla Airlines 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 and establish the country as a regional aviation hub. Simultaneously, the national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is ~~also~~ expanding its fleet. Following discussions between US President Donald Trump and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh pledged to increase its previous 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. ~~These developments are viewed as key elements~~ Biman Bangladesh Airlines is now set to acquire 14 new Boeing aircraft in ~~strengthening diplomatic~~ a deal valued at approximately $3.7 billion. The proposed fleet includes eight Boeing 787-10s, two 787-9s, and ~~commercial ties~~ four 737-8s, with deliveries expected between ~~Dhaka~~ 2031 and ~~Washington.~~ 2035. While the interim government has moved toward Boeing, Airbus has reportedly submitted a fresh proposal for 10 aircraft which Biman is currently evaluating. The massive investment has sparked debate regarding Bangladesh’s economic pressures versus the long-term goal of becoming a global aviation hub. European Union Ambassador Michael Miller has called on the Bangladeshi government to ensure a level playing field in the procurement process, urging that decisions be made based on “commercial merit.”

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