Aircraft-purchase

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...

The European Union has raised concerns over the transparency of Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ aircraft procurement process, while the national carrier insists its decision to purchase Boeing aircraft followed a fair and transparent evaluation. In a letter sent last Wednesday to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Biman Managing Director and CEO Kaiser Sohail Ahmed said the airline had adhered to a competitive and transparent assessment process in selecting Boeing. The issue surfaced...