Biman Bangladesh Airlines takes delivery of direct purchase B737-800

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has taken delivery of its first direct-purchase Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 as part of the country’s national airline’s fleet modernisation plan.

 As part of the first phase of its fleet modernisation plan, the Dhaka-based airline currently operates a total of six Boeing 777s and two Next-Generation 737-800s.

With this delivery, Biman Bangladesh Airlines adds one additional 737-800 and has four 787 Dreamliners on order.

“We are extremely satisfied with the Next-Generation 737-800 which has earned a worldwide reputation for its reliability and operational efficiency,” said Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Kyle Haywood.

“Biman Bangladesh is on target to expand and modernise its fleet as well as offer our passengers a superior onboard experience.”