Airbus

The government has decided to purchase four Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft for national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, accelerating the procurement process despite questions over the airline’s immediate operational needs. Officials say broader economic and diplomatic considerations, particularly Bangladesh’s trade ties with the European Union, played a key role in the decision. The move comes months after Bangladesh agreed in principle to purchase 14 Boeing aircraft, a dea...

Despite Biman's $45 billion (approx. Tk 45,000 crore) deal with Boeing, the European consortium Airbus has not given up. They are unwilling to cede their position in the global arena surrounding Bangladesh's skies. They have a much lower-priced offer in their bag.  Airbus is knocking on the doo...