Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed an agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase 11 additional aircraft as Bangladesh plans to expand its aviation sector and strengthen international connectivity.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Biman Chairman Rumee A Hossain and Boeing Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing Brad McMullen signed the agreement on behalf of the two organisations. The signing was attended by senior Bangladeshi and US officials, including US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
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Issue/Event: Biman Bangladesh Airlines signs agreement for 11 additional Boeing aircraft
Location: New York, United States
Authority/Organisation: Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Boeing
Action Taken: Agreement signed for five 787-10 Dreamliners and six 737-8 jets
Impact: Biman's planned Boeing acquisitions rise to 25 aircraft, supporting fleet modernisation and international route expansion
According to Boeing, the new order comprises five Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and six Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The agreement builds on Biman's earlier purchase of 14 Boeing aircraft announced in April this year, taking its planned Boeing acquisitions to 25 aircraft.
Bangladesh Prime Minister's Adviser Mahdi Amin said the additional aircraft are being purchased in response to the country's expanding aviation needs and plans to open new international routes.
He said Bangladesh has a longstanding commercial relationship with Boeing and indicated that discussions with Airbus could also take place in the future depending on the country's requirements.
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Why This Matters
The agreement marks another step in Biman's planned fleet expansion and international network development. The additional aircraft are intended to support new routes and strengthen the airline's capacity as Bangladesh seeks greater international connectivity. The deal also expands Biman's existing relationship with Boeing and keeps the airline's new aircraft plans centred on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX families.
Biman Chairman Rumee A Hossain described the agreement as part of the airline's broader fleet renewal and network expansion programme. The airline said the purchase is intended to improve operational capacity, flexibility and efficiency while maintaining compatibility with its existing Boeing fleet.
