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Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.<\/p>\n
The new order includes:<\/p>\n
Eight 787-10s, Biman\u2019s 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\u2019s first 737 MAX order, to efficiently connect Bangladesh with destinations across the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia
\u201cThe new fuel-efficient, technologically advanced aircraft will modernize Biman\u2019s fleet, sharpen operational performance, and extend its international route network \u2014 strengthening Bangladesh\u2019s position in the global aviation market,\u201d said Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.<\/p>\n
Biman currently operates a fleet of 14 Boeing airplanes \u2013 787-9s, 787-8s, 777s and Next-Generation 737s \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
The 737-8 will support Biman\u2019s single-aisle fleet renewal and help the carrier meet growing regional demand. The 737 MAX and 787 families deliver 20-25% fuel-use improvement compared to the airplanes they replace.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Paul Righi, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Eurasia, India and South Asia. \u201cThe 787-10 delivers unmatched efficiency and seamless commonality with Biman\u2019s existing 787s, while the 737-8 is the ideal bridge from their 737 fleet with its versatility, fuel savings and crew commonality.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 787-10, like the 787-9 and 787-8, offers passengers a comfortable cabin experience with the largest windows of any widebody jet, air that is less dry and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude, and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.<\/p>\n
Biman currently flies from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to 22 international destinations, including major hubs in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. The airline\u2019s longest route is the service to Toronto via Istanbul on a 787-9.<\/p>\n
Boeing\u2019s Commercial Market Outlook projects South Asia\u2019s widebody fleet will more than triple over 20 years as the region\u2019s carriers connect millions of travelers to international destinations across the Middle East, Europe and North America. With the region poised for significant air travel demand over the next two decades, Bangladesh will continue to contribute to this growth.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
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