Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced that the national carrier has placed its largest-ever Boeing order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft to support the expansion and modernisation of its fleet. The order comprises eight 787-10s for high-demand routes to the Middle East, two 787-9s to enhance long-haul services to Europe and North America, and four 737-8s, to improve efficient connectivity between Bangladesh and destinations across the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines commented on the agreement: “The new fuel-efficient, technologically advanced aircraft will modernize Biman’s fleet, sharpen operational performance, and extend its international route network — strengthening Bangladesh’s position in the global aviation market.”
The airline will increase both passenger and cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency through the introduction of the 787-10, which offers the lowest cost per seat of any widebody aircraft. Meanwhile, the 737-8 will support the renewal of Biman’s single-aisle fleet and help meet rising regional demand, with both the 737 MAX and 787 families delivering a 20–25% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with the aircraft they replace.
Paul Righi, Boeing Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing highlighted that the order builds on Boeing’s partnership with Biman and aligns with the airline’s ambitions to modernise its fleet, expand its network and enhance the passenger experience. He commented: “The 787-10 delivers unmatched efficiency and seamless commonality with Biman’s existing 787s, while the 737-8 is the ideal bridge from their 737 fleet with its versatility, fuel savings and crew commonality.”
