Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced that the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 Boeing 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 high-demand flights to the Middle East
- Two 787-9s to support long-haul service to Europe and North America
- Four 737-8s — the airline’s first 737 MAX order — to efficiently connect Bangladesh with destinations across the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia
Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, stated:
“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.”
Biman currently operates a fleet of 14 Boeing airplanes — 787-9s, 787-8s, 777s, and Next-Generation 737s — on its long-haul and short-haul international networks. The airline will boost passenger and cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency with the 787-10, which offers the lowest cost per seat of any widebody airplane.
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 to 25 percent fuel-use improvement compared to the airplanes they replace.
Paul Righi, Boeing Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Eurasia, India, and South Asia, added:
“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. 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.”
