Biman Bangladesh Airlines considers fleet order
27-Feb-2008 |
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines confirmed it is considering bids from Boeing and Airbus for a total of 12 aircraft. A decision is expected by 15-Mar-08.
According to Reuters, Biman's Managing Director M. A. Moman stated, “we will evaluate both the offers soon and will make a decision, as we badly need aircraft to maintain flight schedules”.
A shortage of funds and aircraft forced Biman to suspend services to New York, Paris, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Brussels, Yangon and Mumbai in 2006.
The carrier reported a USD100 million net loss in the 12 months ended 30-Jun-07, due to rising fuel prices and weak passenger demand. The government has since launched an emergency rescue plan, which included transforming the carrier as a public company in Jul-07 and retrenching a large number of staff.
Biman currently operates to 19 international destinations with a fleet of 12 aircraft. (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 27-Feb-08 |
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