The government will provide a sovereign guarantee to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to buy 14 aircraft from US planemaker Boeing, as the two sides are likely to sign a deal within this month, sources at the national flag carrier said.
The first aircraft from Boeing for Biman is scheduled for delivery in November 2031, with the remaining aircraft expected to arrive by October 2035, Boshra Islam, general manager of Biman, told the media yesterday.
Biman to purchase 14 Boeing aircraft in 2026
The board of Bangladeshi flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG) has greenlit an order for 14 Boeing jets. No word on when the deal would be finalised.
The proposed deal comprises two Boeing 787-9s, eight 787-10 Dreamliners, and four 737 MAX 8s. This will double the airline’s current Boeing fleet. Formal negotiations on the deal terms between the carrier and Boeing will now begin following the board’s decision.The Dhaka-based airline’s current fleet compr...
US-Bangla Dhaka-Jeddah direct flight
Country's largest private carrier US-Bangla Airlines started direct flights to Jeddah, the gateway to the holy city of the Muslim Ummah and one of the popular destinations in the Middle East region.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Faruk Khan officially announced the inauguration of Dhaka-Jeddah flight at the city's Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Thursday.
The airline has decided to operate flights to Saudi Arabia's second largest city, Jeddah, to fulfill the desire of devout Muslims of Bangladesh to perform Umrah Hajj after a long wait, as well as, in view of the demand of expatriate Bangladeshis.
NOVOAIR, US-Bangla Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar flights from Tuesday
US Bangla and NOVOAIR airlines will resume flight operations on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route from Tuesday after nearly two months of suspension.
US Bangla will operate two flights on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route every day following health guidelines as per the directives of the Civil Aviation Authorities of Bangladesh (CAAB).
The flights will leave Dhaka at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm in a day while from Cox’s Bazar the flights will fly to Dhaka at 11:05 am and 5:05 pm.
The US Bangla will operate Boeing 737-800 aircrafts on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar-Dhaka route
The authorities con...
The flights will leave Dhaka at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm in a day while from Cox’s Bazar the flights will fly to Dhaka at 11:05 am and 5:05 pm.
The US Bangla will operate Boeing 737-800 aircrafts on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar-Dhaka route
The authorities con...
Saudi-bound passengers to get refund
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will refund to its passengers who, bought tickets for traveling to Saudi Arabia for performing Umrah or tourism purposes, as the Saudi government has imposed a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims and tourists to stop the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom.
If the passengers want to travel to Saudi Arabia after withdrawal of the ban, they would be able to get seats, subject to availability, said a Biman press release on Thursday, reports BSS.
However, the passengers who have work permits or employmen...
If the passengers want to travel to Saudi Arabia after withdrawal of the ban, they would be able to get seats, subject to availability, said a Biman press release on Thursday, reports BSS.
However, the passengers who have work permits or employmen...
Etihad Airways marks 10th anniv of flights to BD
Etihad Airways has honoured key stakeholders in Bangladesh to mark a decade of partnership and celebrate the 10th anniversary of operations between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka.
Diplomats, government and aviation officials were joined by corporate and travel industry partners, along with the airline’s Dhaka-based employees as Etihad Airways recognised their loyalty and support.
Dr. Saeed bin Hajar Al Shehi, UAE Ambasador to Bangladesh, and Rashid Khan Menon MP, 
Minister of Civil Aviation of Bangladesh, were guests of ...
Minister of Civil Aviation of Bangladesh, were guests of ...
