Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX Jets

Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.

The new order includes eight 787-10s, Biman’s first order of the largest 787 variant, to serve the Middle East routes; two 787-9s to support long-haul service to Europe and North America; and four 737-8s, the airline’s first 737 MAX order, to connect Bangladesh with various destinations across Middle East and South Asia.

“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,” said Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

Biman, which currently operates a fleet of 14 Boeing airplanes, will boost passenger and cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency with the 787-10s, as per the statement.

“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 enhance the passenger experience,” said Paul Righi, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Eurasia, India and South Asia. “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.”

Biman currently flies from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to 22 international destinations, including major hubs in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe.