Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX Jets | News
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines today announced that the national carrier has placed its largest ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft to expand and modernize its fleet.
The new order includes:
Eight 787-10s, Biman’s first order of the largest 787 variant, for high-demand flights to the Middle East
Two 787-9s to support long-haul services to Europe and North America
Four 737-8s, the airline’s first 737 MAX order, to efficiently connect Bangladesh with destinations in the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia
“The new fuel-efficient, technologically advanced aircraft will modernize Biman’s fleet, sharpen operational performance and expand its international route network, strengthening Bangladesh’s position in the global aviation market,” said Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Biman currently operates a fleet of 14 Boeing aircraft – 787-9s, 787-8s, 777s and Next-Generation 737s – on its international long- and short-haul networks. The airline will increase passenger and cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency with the 787-10, which offers the lowest cost per seat of any widebody aircraft.
The 737-8 will support Biman’s single-aisle fleet renewal and help the carrier meet growing regional demand. The 737 MAX and 787 families deliver a 20-25% fuel economy improvement compared to the aircraft they replace.
“We are proud to build on our partnership with Biman with this order and support their strategy to modernize their fleet, expand their network and improve the passenger experience,” said Paul Righi, vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing, Eurasia, India and South Asia. “The 787-10 delivers unparalleled efficiency and seamless similarities with Biman’s existing 787s, while the 737-8 is the ideal bridge from their 737 fleet with its versatility, fuel economy and common crew.”
The 787-10, like the 787-9 and 787-8, offers passengers a comfortable cabin experience with the largest windows of any widebody jet, air that is less dry and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude, and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.
Biman currently flies from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to 22 international destinations, including major hubs in the Middle East, South and South East Asia and Europe. The airline’s longest route is the service to Toronto via Istanbul on a 787-9.
Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook predicts that the South Asian widebody fleet will more than triple in 20 years as the region’s airlines connect millions of travelers to international destinations in the Middle East, Europe and North America. With the region poised for significant air travel demand over the next two decades, Bangladesh will continue to contribute to this growth.
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