- Bangladesh’s flag carrier to fly entire 787 family with purchase of first 787-10
- 737 operator places first order for 737 MAX to modernize its single-aisle fleet
DHAKA, Bangladesh, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/-Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today that the national airline has placed the largest order in its history, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft to expand and modernize its fleet.
The new order includes:
- Eight 787-10Biman’s first order for the largest variant of the 787, to serve high-demand flights to the Middle East
- Two 787-9s to support long distance service to Europe and North America
- Four 737-8sthe airline’s first 737 MAX order, to efficiently connect Bangladesh with destinations in the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia
“The new technologically advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft will modernize Biman’s fleet, improve operational performance and expand its international route network, strengthening Bangladesh’s position in the global aviation market,” said Kaizer Sohel Ahmed, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Biman currently operates a fleet of 14 Boeing aircraft (next-generation 787-9, 787-8, 777 and 737) on its international long-haul and short-haul networks. The airline will increase passenger and cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency with the 787-10, which offers the lowest cost per seat of any widebody aircraft.
The 737-8 will support the renewal of Biman’s single-aisle fleet and help the airline meet growing regional demand. The 737 MAX and 787 families offer a 20-25% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the aircraft they replace.
“We are proud to expand our partnership with Biman with this order and support their strategy to modernize their fleet, expand their network and improve the passenger experience,” said Paul Righi, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Eurasia, India and South Asia. “The 787-10 offers unmatched efficiency and perfect similarity to Biman’s existing 787s, while the 737-8 is the ideal bridge to its 737 fleet due to its versatility, fuel economy and common crew.”
The 787-10, like the 787-9 and 787-8, offers passengers a comfortable cabin experience with the largest windows of any widebody aircraft, less dry, less pressurized air at a lower cabin altitude and technology that detects and counteracts turbulence for a smoother ride.
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’s longest route is service to Toronto via Istanbul on a 787-9.
Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook projects that South Asia’s widebody fleet will triple within 20 years as the region’s airlines connect millions of travelers to international destinations in the Middle East, Europe and North America. With the region set for significant air travel demand over the next two decades, Bangladesh will continue to contribute to this growth.
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