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Biman confirms order for 10 Airbus aircraft to expand fleet
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four Airbus A350-900 long-haul jets and six A321neo aircraft. The deal diversifies a predominantly Boeing fleet, but deliveries are expected years ahead and the national carrier still faces immediate capacity constraints.
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From 9 October 2026 — Daily Brief
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed a firm order for ten Airbus aircraft, adding a second major manufacturer to its fleet expansion programme.
The agreement, signed in Dhaka on 7 October, covers four A350-900 widebody jets for longer routes and six A321neo single-aisle aircraft for regional services. Airbus confirmed the order, describing it as part of Biman’s fleet modernisation and international network plans.
Biman’s existing fleet is predominantly Boeing and Dash-8 aircraft. It has also been pursuing a substantial separate Boeing purchase, meaning the Airbus agreement is part of a wider procurement pipeline rather than a complete replacement of the current fleet.
The airline hopes new aircraft will strengthen links with Europe, the Middle East and other destinations important to Bangladeshi travellers and the diaspora. More efficient jets could also improve operating economics, although that depends on routes, financing and delivery schedules.
The purchase does not solve the carrier’s immediate shortage of aircraft. The aviation minister has requested earlier deliveries, while previous planning indicated that some aircraft may not arrive until the next decade.
The final financial terms and firm delivery timetable were not disclosed in the airline’s public announcement.