Thu, Jun 26, 2008
Bangladesh National Airline Adds Two Narrowbodies To Earlier
Deal
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced Wednesday an
order for two 737-800s, with purchase rights for two additional
737s. The signing ceremony, held at the US Department of Commerce,
was attended by dignitaries from Bangladesh and the United States
and also celebrated Biman's selection of an all-Boeing jet fleet
for its future operations.
"Today marks a progressive step forward for Biman," said Dr. M.
A. Momen, managing director and CEO of Biman. "Our fleet
consolidation with Boeing airplanes is based upon a partnership
that combines aircraft efficiency, reliability and in-service
support to maximize our competitiveness - something we need to
drive forward to be an instrumental part of the country's economic
growth and development."
As ANN reported, Biman recently announced an
order for four 777-300ERs and four 787-8s with purchase rights for
four more of each model type. The airline currently connects
Bangladesh with 18 countries around the world, and has agreements
in place that will allow it to serve a total of 42 countries as it
implements its growth plan.
"Boeing is committed to working closely to help airlines in
developing nations grow in the most efficient way possible, and our
product line reflects that commitment," said Marty Bentrott, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales for the Middle East
& Africa. "We look forward to working closely with Biman
Bangladesh over the long term as it capitalizes on traffic growth
driven by the country's expanding economy."
Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which began as a government-owned
national carrier in 1972, became Bangladesh's largest public
limited company in 2007. The purchase of Boeing airplanes
represents the largest capital expenditure in the country's
history.
Boeing says 115 customers have ordered more than 4,800
Next-Generation 737s. Boeing has more than 2,200 unfilled orders
for the Next-Generation 737 valued at more than $160 billion at
current list prices.
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