Boeing, Biman Bangladesh Announce 737-800 Order

[Grant Smith]

Good news from our Bangladeshi friends at Biman.



WASHINGTON, D.C., June 25, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Biman Bangladesh Airlines today announced an order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 (http://www.boeing.com/commercial/737family/index.html)s, with purchase rights for two additional 737s. Today's signing ceremony, held at the U.S. 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...


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[David M]

Will miss the DC10's they operate, amongst other things from them. :D

Think Sam Chui quoted it best - "Biman - Hot boy, Hot girl!"

David.M.

[Sam Chui]

For anyone who missed the Biman Report

http://www.samchuiphotos.com/Biman06/Biman_Bangladesh_DC10_Trip_Report.html

Enjoy! :D

Sam

[Grant Smith]

Think Sam Chui quoted it best - "Biman - Hot boy, Hot girl!"

I think they'll still be keeping "Hot Boy, Hot Girl" David just replacing the equipment they operate

;)

[Bruce Bramwell]

One has to always raise an eyebrow at Biman. Recently they took ACMI leases on two 737-800 on Peagus main route was to operate into KUL.

The previous route either a DC-10 or A310 was always chockers both in pax & cargo. Now they have moved down to a 738 they cannot carry as much as the could resulting in lossed revenue!

[Grant Smith]

Bruce,

This will be only short term until their 4 x 77W's come online, and 4 x 787's whenever they come online..

They also have purchase rights to an additional 4 x 77W's & 4 x 787's

;)

[Bruce Bramwell]

Bruce,

This will be only short term until their 4 x 77W's come online, and 4 x 787's whenever they come online..

They also have purchase rights to an additional 4 x 77W's & 4 x 787's

;)

Don't think so, the 737's have taken over majority of the flights to KUL and SIN. The 777's are mooted for Middle East / Europe & American destinations, on the cards are a non - stop DAC - LHR service.

From what I have heard, Boeing are actively trying to give Biman earlier delivery slots for the 777's but Biman are holding their ground. Don't know why they wouldnt, frequent u.s on the DC-10 / A310's are a pain.

Wish they would hurry up and replace the FK28's!