What Happened
Bangladesh Expands Fleet with Widebody and Narrowbody Jets
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to acquire 10 new aircraft, comprising four A350-900 widebody and six A321neo narrowbody jets. The deal, worth over $2 billion, is part of Biman’s major fleet expansion programme. The aircraft are expected to be delivered from 2031, with the airline requesting earlier delivery of at least one aircraft. This move is seen as part of the government’s goal to transform Bangladesh into a modern aviation hub, as reported by The Business Standard.